Eggimann

Eggimann is a family name that v. a. is widespread in the Swiss Emmental . The etymological origin of the name can be explained by deriving a field name (geogr. Egg / Egge ). The name is related to the name Eggemann from the southern German (Alemannic) language area.

Name bearer

• Charles Eggimann (1863–1948), Swiss publisher and art collector
• Christophe Eggimann (* 1976), French beach soccer player
• Ernst Eggimann (1936–2015), Swiss writer
• Fritz Eggimann (1936–2019), Swiss university professor and manager
• Hans Eggimann (1872–1929), Swiss painter and illustrator
• Mario Eggimann (* 1981), Swiss football player
• Olivier Eggimann (1919–2002), Swiss football player
• Romy Eggimann (* 1995), Swiss ice hockey player
• Ruth Eggimann , Swiss writer

See also

• Eggemann
• Eggmann

Individual evidence

1. ^ Emil Hochuli: Family names of Mellingen and the surrounding area according to their origin and meaning. Baden New Years Papers, 1929.