Federer family

Federer
Coat of Arms of the Federers von Berneck
Country Switzerland
Place of originBerneck, St. Gallen, Switzerland
TitlesAmmann of Berneck
Connected familiesIn der Maur
TraditionsRoman Catholicism

The Federer family is an old Swiss family that is part of the bourgeoisie of Berneck, St. Gallen. The family originated in the 16th century with members holding local government offices under the Prince-Abbots of the Abbey of St. Gallen. Notable members of the family include the retired tennis player Roger Federer, the Catholic priest and writer Heinrich Federer, and the politician Barbara Schmid-Federer.