Imboden (surname)

Imboden is a Swiss-German surname. It is a topographic name derived from Middle High German im bode(n), meaning "in the ground," "in the valley bottom," or "at the bottom of the slope." It likely originated as a name for someone who lived in a valley or at the foot of a hill.

The name is most common in Switzerland, particularly in the cantons of Valais and Bern. Due to Swiss emigration, the name can also be found in other countries, including the United States and Canada.

Notable people with the surname Imboden include:

• Barbara Imboden (born 1963), a Swiss politician.
• Carlo Janka (né Imboden) (born 1986), a Swiss alpine ski racer, who used his mother's maiden name for his athletic career. His mother's surname is Imboden.
• Fabian Imboden (born 1980), a Swiss swimmer.
• Nico Imboden (born 1993), a Swiss ice hockey player.

The spelling of the name can vary slightly, with variations such as Im Boden or Imbodun.