Save Type Country Usage English Expand Name LinksMeaning & History From Switzer, a word meaning "Swiss", ultimately derived from the name of the Swiss town and canton of SCHWYZ, plus land. This is the name of a country in central Europe. See All Relations · Show Family TreeRelated Names Other Languages & CulturesSchwytz, Suisse(French) Schweiz, Schwyz(German) Svitto, Svizzera(Italian) Switz(Medieval German) Schwyz, Suiza(Spanish) Schweiz(Swedish) Entry added May 31, 2018