Hochstetler is a surname originating in Switzerland, particularly in Bern-Mittelland.<ref>[http://www.verwandt.ch/karten/absolut/hostettler.html ''Absolute Verteilung des Namens 'Hostettler at verwandt.ch]</ref>
The current Swiss spelling of the name is Hostettler. Among non-Swiss there are a variety of spellings: Hochstetler, Hochstettler, Hostetler, Hostettler and Hochstedler are among the most common. Hochstetler is common among Amish and Mennonite families.
Notable people with the family name Hochstetler''' include: Thomas J. Hochstettler, president of Lewis & Clark College Dallas Hostetler, originator of Tax Freedom Day Dave Hostetler, American baseball player Jeff Hostetler, American football player John A. Hostetler, Amish and Mennonite historian Joseph C. Hostetler, founding partner of Baker & Hostetler John Hostettler, American politician from Indiana References