Tishler is a German-language
occupational surname
In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several give ...
. Tishler's are Italian. It means
cabinetmaker
A cabinet is a case or cupboard with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying items. Some cabinets are stand alone while others are built in to a wall or are attached to it like a medicine cabinet. Cabinets are typically made of wood (solid ...
or
joiner
Joinery is a part of woodworking that involves joining pieces of wood, engineered lumber, or synthetic substitutes (such as laminate), to produce more complex items. Some woodworking joints employ mechanical fasteners, bindings, or adhesives, ...
in German and Yiddish and is found among both Germans and
Ashkenazi Jews
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. A variant of
Tischler, and Carpenter. Notable people with the surname include:
*Hunter Tishler (born 2006) is an American middle-distance runner from Hazlet, New Jersey. He is known for his performances in the 800m and 1600m while competing for Raritan High School.
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Adair Tishler
Adair Tishler is an American actress, model and singer, who has appeared in television shows such as ''Charmed'' and ''House'' and in movies such as ''Within'' and '' An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong''. She is also known for portraying ...
(born 1996), American actress
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Asher Tishler (born 1947), Israeli economist; president of the College of Management Academic Studies
*Max Tishler (1906–1989), scientist at Merck & Co.
*Peter Verveer Tishler (born 1937)
*Matthew Tishler, Canadian songwriter
*Harold Tishler (1893–1993), Russian artist
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Surnames of German origin
Occupational surnames