Schaller (surname)

Schaller is a surname of German and Swiss origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word "schaller," meaning "noisy person," "boaster," or "braggart." It could also be a topographic name for someone who lived in a noisy place, such as near a waterfall or a busy marketplace.

The surname is found in various parts of Germany and Switzerland, and it has also spread to other countries through migration, particularly to the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Variations of the surname include Schallert, Schalla, and Schallerer.

Notable people with the surname Schaller:

• Anton Schaller (1945-2024): A Swiss politician.
• Christian Schaller: German football player
• Drew Schaller: American film editor and producer.