Imboden is a German surname; it is translated "someone living on the valley bottom", derived from Middle High German bodem boden, meaning "floor bottom ground". Notable people with the surname include: Connie Imboden (fl. 1987–present), American photographer Facundo Imboden (born 1980), Argentine footballer Francisca Imboden (born 1972), Chilean film, theater and television actress John D. Imboden (1823–1895), American lawyer, Virginia state legislator and Confederate army general Race Imboden (born 1993), American foil fencer and menswear fashion model Tris Imboden (born 1951), American rock and jazz drummer Urs Imboden (born 1975), Swiss alpine skier Reference German-language surnames