Roesler

Roesler is a surname of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German term "roesel," which refers to a type of bird, specifically the thrush. The name may have been used as a nickname for someone who resembled the bird in some way, or it could have been a toponymic name for someone who lived in an area abundant with these birds.

Notable people with the surname Roesler

• Franz Roesler (1861–1902), was a Romanian composer and conductor of Austrian descent. He is best known for his contributions to the development of Romanian operetta.
• Robert Roesler de Villiers (1855–1935), was a German painter and illustrator, known for his landscape and marine paintings.
• Fritz Roesler (1874–1965), was an Austrian chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
• Ken Roesler, is a former American football player who played for the Green Bay Packers in the NFL.

Roesler in the culinary world

The name Roesler is also associated with a grape variety used in wine production. The Roesler grape is a red wine grape that is primarily grown in Austria. It is a hybrid grape, created by the Austrian viticulturist Fritz Zweigelt in the 1920s. The grape is known for its deep color and high tannin content, and is often used in blends to add color and structure to wines.

See also

• List of people with surname Roesler
• Roesler (grape)