Hochstetler

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Hochstetler is a surname orginiating in Switzerland.

[edit] Surname

The current Swiss spelling of the name in Hostettler. Among non-Swiss there is a variety of spellings. Hochstetler, Hochstettler, Hostetler and Hochstedler are among the most common. Hochstetler is common among Amish and Mennonite families.

People with the family name Hochstetler include:

• J. Lee Hochstetler, Linguist studying Dogon languages and people.
• Jacob Hochstetler, early Amish immigrant, arrived in America in 1738.
• Thomas J. Hochstettler, president of Lewis & Clark College.
• Dallas Hostetler, Florida businessman who founded the idea of Tax Freedom Day.
• Dave Hostetler, former professional baseball player.
• Harvey Hostetler, Reverend and author of 'Descendants of Jacob Hochstetler'.
• Jeff Hostetler, former Super Bowl winning Quarterback.
• John A. Hostetler, noted Amish and Mennonite historian.
• Joseph C. Hostetler, Founding partner of Baker & Hostetler, LLP.
• Lana Hostetler, former President of National Association for the Education of Young Children.
• Robert P. Hostetler, noted Mathematician and author of several books relating to math education.
• John Hostettler, former member of United States House of Representatives representing Indiana from 1995-2007.
• John L. Hostetler,Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, UVa.

[edit] See also

• The Hochstetler massacre

[edit] External links

• http://www.hostetler.net/
• http://hostetler.jacobhochstetler.com/
• http://www.familytreedna.com/public/hochstetler
• http://ech.case.edu/ech-cgi/article.pl?id=HJC1