Roethlisberger (surname)

Roethlisberger is a Swiss-German surname. It is a toponymic surname, derived from a place name. Specifically, it originates from a farm or place called "Roetlisberg" or a similar variant, meaning "cleared hill" or "red hill". The "Roetli" element likely refers to a clearing or area of reddish soil, and "Berg" means hill or mountain.

The surname is most commonly associated with families originating from Switzerland, particularly in the Canton of Bern. Over time, families bearing the Roethlisberger name have emigrated to other countries, including the United States, where it is relatively less common but still present.

Notable individuals with the surname Roethlisberger include:

• Ben Roethlisberger, a former American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).