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: Jacob Hochstetler, early Amish immigrant to North America Thomas J. Hochstettler, president of Lewis & Clark College Dallas Hostetler, originator of Tax Freedom Day Dave Hostetler, former professional baseball player Jeff Hostetler, former Super Bowl winning quarterback John A. Hostetler, Amish and Mennonite historian Joseph C. Hostetler, founding partner of Baker & Hostetler John Hostettler, former member of United States House of Representatives representing Indiana 1995–2007 References Amish Surnames