Fisher ( surname ) - wikipedia Fisher ( surname ) Jump to : navigation , search Fisher ( German : Fischer ) is an English occupational name for one who obtained his living by fishing or living by a fishing weir . In Ireland it is the anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Bradáin ' descendant of Bradán ' , a personal name meaning ' salmon ' . This name was sometimes translated into English as Salmon or Fisher . The Celtic name Mac an Iascair in Ireland or MacInesker in Scotland also translates to Fisher . Fisher ( surname ) may refer to : Contents : Top 0 -- 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Adrian Fisher ( born 1951 ) , maze designer Adrian S. Fisher ( 1914 -- 1983 ) , American lawyer Albert Fisher ( Detroit ) ( 1864 -- 1942 ) , American automotive pioneer Albert Kenrick Fisher ( 1856 -- 1948 ) , American ornithologist Albert William Fisher ( 1881 -- 1937 ) , English footballer Alexander Fisher ( sound engineer ) ( 1903 -- 1993 ) , British Sound Engineer Alice Fisher ( nurse ) , pioneer nurse Alice S. Fisher ( fl . 2000s ) , American lawyer Allen Fisher ( born 1944 ) , British poet Alvan Fisher ( 1792 -- 1863 ) , American painter Amy Fisher ( born 1974 ) , American criminal Andrew Fisher ( 1862 -- 1928 ) , Australian Prime Minister Ann Fisher - Wirth ( born 1947 ) , American poet Anna Lee Fisher ( born 1949 ) , American astronaut Antony Fisher ( 1915 -- 1988 ) , British think tank promoter Antwone Fisher ( born 1959 ) , the subject of a 2002 movie based on his life Archie Fisher ( born 1939 ) , Scottish folk singer Arnie Fisher , American bridge player Arthur Elwell Fisher ( born 1848 ) , English composer and musician A.S.T. Fisher ( 20th century ) , English clergyman and writer Avery Fisher ( 1906 -- 1994 ) , American audio engineer B.H. Fisher ( `` Red '' Fisher , 1914 -- 2006 ) , American writer and outdoorsman Barb Fisher ( fl . c. 2000 ) , Canadian politician Barbara Loe Fisher ( fl . late 20th century ) , American chiropractor Benjamin Fisher ( 1842 -- 1920 ) , accountant and auctioneer in South Australia , co-founder of Bennett & Fisher . Bernard Francis Fisher ( born 1927 ) , pilot Bob Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Brent Fisher ( born 1987 ) , eco-strategist and visionary Bryce Fisher ( born 1977 ) , American football player Bud Fisher ( 1885 -- 1954 ) , American cartoonist Carrie Fisher ( 1956 -- 2016 ) , American actress , writer , and show - business family member Carl G. Fisher ( 1874 -- 1939 ) , American entrepreneur Cevin Fisher ( born 1963 ) , American music producer C.B. Fisher ( 1817 -- 1908 ) Australian pastoralist and racehorse breeder Charles Fisher ( disambiguation ) and Charlie Fisher , several people Cilla Fisher ( born 1952 ) , founding member of The Singing Kettle C. Miller Fisher ( born 1913 ) , Canadian neuroscientist Daniel Fisher ( politician ) ( 1812 -- 1884 ) grain merchant and MHA in South Australia . David Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Derek Fisher ( born 1974 ) , American retired basketball player and current coach Don Fisher ( 1916 -- 1973 ) , American baseball player Donald Fisher ( born 1928 ) , American entrepreneur Doris Fisher ( singer ) ( 1915 -- 2003 ) , American singer , songwriter , and show - business family member Dorothy Canfield Fisher ( 1879 -- 1958 ) , American author Douglas Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Dudley Fisher ( 1890 -- 1951 ) , American cartoonist Dudu Fisher ( born 1951 ) , Israeli singer Edward Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people , including `` Ed Fisher '' and `` Eddie Fisher '' Eric Fisher ( cricketer ) ( 1924 -- 1996 ) , New Zealand cricketer Eric Fisher ( American football ) ( born 1991 ) , American football offensive tackle Florrie Fisher ( 1918 -- 1972 ) , American motivational speaker Frances Fisher ( born 1952 ) , British - American actress Francesca Fisher - Eastwood ( born 1993 ) , American actress Frederick Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people , including `` Fred Fisher '' and `` Freddie Fisher '' Gail Fisher ( 1935 -- 2000 ) , American actress Garth Fisher , plastic surgeon Gary Fisher ( born 1950 ) , American cyclist and engineer Gavin Fisher ( born 1964 ) , American engineer Geoffrey Fisher ( 1887 -- 1972 ) , British religious leader George Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Gilbert Dempster Fisher ( 1906 -- 1985 ) , Scottish naturalist , writer and broadcaster . Ham Fisher ( 1900 / 01 -- 1955 ) , American artist Harold Fisher ( disambiguation ) Harrison Fisher ( 1877 -- 1934 ) , American artist Harry Fisher ( disambiguation ) Helen Fisher ( anthropologist ) ( born 1945 ) Hendrick Fisher ( 1697 -- 1779 ) , American politician Hermann Emil Fischer ( 1852 -- 1919 ) German chemist and 1902 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry Herbert Fisher ( disambiguation ) Hugo Anton Fisher ( 1854 -- 1916 ) , Czechoslovakian - born American painter Ian Fisher ( English cricketer ) ( born 1976 ) , English cricketer Ian Fisher ( journalist ) ( born 1965 ) , American journalist India Fisher ( born 1974 ) , British actress Ira Joe Fisher ( born 1947 ) , American journalist Irving Fisher ( 1867 -- 1947 ) , American economist and activist Isaac Fisher ( 1851 -- 1944 ) , Australian cricket umpire Isla Fisher ( born 1976 ) , Omani - Australian actress J ( edit ) J. Fisher ( Yorkshire cricketer ) , English cricketer James Fisher ( disambiguation ) Jane Lane , Lady Fisher ( c. 1626 -- 1689 ) , English activist Jeremy Fisher ( born 1976 ) , Canadian musician Jo Fisher , New Zealand international football ( soccer ) player Joely Fisher ( born 1967 ) , American actress John Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people , including `` Jackie '' and `` Jack '' Fisher Jon Fisher ( rugby union ) ( born 1988 ) , English rugby union player Jonathan Fisher ( 1768 -- 1847 ) , American religious leader Jonathan Fisher ( painter ) ( died 1809 ) , Irish Josef Fischer ( cyclist ) Josh Fisher ( born c. 1950s ) , American computer scientist Joshua Fisher ( 1707 -- 1783 ) , American merchant and cartographer Joshua Francis Fisher ( 1807 -- 1873 ) , American author and philanthropist Juni Fisher ( born c. 1957 ) , American musician Kate Fisher ( 1850 -- 1940 ) , American prostitute , also known as Big Nose Kate Kelly Fisher ( born 1978 ) , British snooker player Ken Fisher ( born c. 1960 ) , American cartoonist , also known as Ruben Bolling Kenneth Fisher ( born 1950 ) , financial manager and journalist Kitty Fisher ( died 1767 ) , British courtesan Larry Fisher ( 1907 -- 2001 ) , American real estate developer Larry Fisher ( murderer ) ( born 1949 ) , Canadian criminal Lee Fisher ( born 1951 ) , American politician Levar Fisher ( born 1979 ) , American football player Lewis P. Fisher ( 1820 -- 1905 ) , Canadian politician Louis Fischer ( 1896 -- 1970 ) , American journalist . M.F.K. Fisher ( 1908 -- 1992 ) , American writer Mark Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Mary Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Matthew Fisher ( born 1946 ) , British musician Matthew Fisher ( born 1997 ) , English cricketer Max Fisher ( 1908 -- 2005 ) , American activist Mel Fisher ( 1922 -- 1998 ) , American entrepreneur Michael Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people , including `` Mike Fisher '' Michoel Fisher ( c. 1910 -- 2004 ) , British religious leader Mike Fisher ( ice hockey ) ( born 1980 ) , Canadian hockey player Nathan Fisher , footballer Noel Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Norman Fisher - Jones ( fl . late 20th century ) , British musician Norman W.F. Fisher ( 1936 -- 1997 ) , Australian government administrator O ( edit ) Osmond Fisher ( 1817 -- 1914 ) , English geologist O.C. Fisher ( 1903 -- 1994 ) , American politician and writer Paul Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Peter Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Philip Fisher ( disambiguation ) Ray Fisher ( 1887 -- 1982 ) , American baseball player and coach Ray Fisher ( singer ) ( 1940 -- 2011 ) , Scottish folk singer Rebecca Fisher ( 1831 -- 1926 ) , American philanthropist and preservationist Richard Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Robert Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Roger Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Rolland Fisher ( 1900 -- 1982 ) , American religious leader and activist Ronald Fisher ( 1890 -- 1962 ) , British biologist and statistician Ron Fisher ( Canadian politician ) ( born 1934 ) Ross Fisher ( born 1980 ) , British golfer Rowland Fisher ( 1885 -- 1969 ) , British painter Roy Fisher ( born 1930 ) , British poet Roy M. Fisher ( 1918 -- 1999 ) , American journalist Rudolph Fisher ( 1897 -- 1934 ) , American writer Sam Fisher ( disambiguation ) and Samuel Fisher Sarah Fisher , US race car driver voted most popular driver in the Indy Racing League in 2003 Scott Fisher ( disambiguation ) Seth Fisher , American comics artist Sidney George Fisher , American lawyer and author Simon Fisher - Becker , British actor Spencer Oliver Fisher ( 1843 -- 1919 ) , Congressman from the U.S. state of Michigan Spencer William Fisher ( born 1976 ) , American mixed martial arts fighter Steve Fisher ( disambiguation ) Sven Fischer , German biathlete Sven Fischer ( footballer ) , German football defender Sydney Arthur Fisher , former member of the Canadian House of Commons Sydney George Fisher , American lawyer and author Terence Fisher , British film director Tom Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Toni Fisher , American singer Tony Fisher ( American football ) , American football player Travis Fisher , American football player Tricia Leigh Fisher , American actress and singer V ( edit ) Vardis Fisher ( 1895 -- 1968 ) , American historical novelist Venessa Fisher ( born 1986 ) , Canadian contestant Vilyam Genrikhovich Fisher ( 1903 -- 1971 ) , Soviet intelligence agent Viv Fisher ( born 1952 ) , British audio engineer and musician Walter Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Warren Fisher , British civil servant Warren Fisher ( rugby league ) , Australian rugby league player Warren Samuel Fisher ( 1878 -- 1971 ) , American entomologist William Fisher ( disambiguation ) Z ( edit ) Zachary Fisher ( 1910 - 1999 ) , American businessman and philanthropist , founder of Fisher House Foundation Fictional characters ( edit ) Fisher ( Casino Royale ) , a fictional henchman in Casino Royale The Rich Fisher , fictional character Bron in Joseph d'Arimathie verse variant in `` Fisher King '' literary tradition Jeremy Fisher , fictional character in story The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher by Beatrix Potter Nate Fisher , fictional character from Six Feet Under Phryne Fisher , fictional character ( `` Miss Fisher '' ) by Kerry Greenwood Ruth Fisher , fictional character from TV series Six Feet Under See also ( edit ) Fisher ( disambiguation ) , for geographical places and other uses of the word A Stone for Danny Fisher , novel Surnames associated with the occupation of fisherman Baltic Zvejnieks Ugric Halasz Slavic Rybalko , Rybak / Ryback , Rybakov Rybalka Rybár Germanic Fisher Fischer Visser de Visser Visscher Vissers Romance Pescatore , Piscator , Poissonier , Le Pêcheur , Lepesqueur ( Pesqueur ) , Lepesqueux ( Pesqueux ) , Pecqueur , Pecqueux Other Le Pesqueur ( Le Pesquer ) This page lists people with the surname Fisher . 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Fisher ( German : Fischer ) is an English occupational name for one who obtained his living by fishing or living by a fishing weir . In Ireland it is the anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Bradáin ' descendant of Bradán ' , a personal name meaning ' salmon ' . This name was sometimes translated into English as Salmon or Fisher . The Celtic name Mac an Iascair in Ireland or MacInesker in Scotland also translates to Fisher . Fisher ( surname ) may refer to : Adrian Fisher ( born 1951 ) , maze designer Adrian S. Fisher ( 1914 -- 1983 ) , American lawyer Albert Fisher ( Detroit ) ( 1864 -- 1942 ) , American automotive pioneer Albert Kenrick Fisher ( 1856 -- 1948 ) , American ornithologist Albert William Fisher ( 1881 -- 1937 ) , English footballer Alexander Fisher ( sound engineer ) ( 1903 -- 1993 ) , British Sound Engineer Alice Fisher ( nurse ) , pioneer nurse Alice S. Fisher ( fl . 2000s ) , American lawyer Allen Fisher ( born 1944 ) , British poet Alvan Fisher ( 1792 -- 1863 ) , American painter Amy Fisher ( born 1974 ) , American criminal Andrew Fisher ( 1862 -- 1928 ) , Australian Prime Minister Ann Fisher - Wirth ( born 1947 ) , American poet Anna Lee Fisher ( born 1949 ) , American astronaut Antony Fisher ( 1915 -- 1988 ) , British think tank promoter Antwone Fisher ( born 1959 ) , the subject of a 2002 movie based on his life Archie Fisher ( born 1939 ) , Scottish folk singer Arnie Fisher , American bridge player Arthur Elwell Fisher ( born 1848 ) , English composer and musician A.S.T. Fisher ( 20th century ) , English clergyman and writer Avery Fisher ( 1906 -- 1994 ) , American audio engineer Adrian Fisher ( born 1951 ) , maze designer Adrian S. Fisher ( 1914 -- 1983 ) , American lawyer Albert Fisher ( Detroit ) ( 1864 -- 1942 ) , American automotive pioneer Albert Kenrick Fisher ( 1856 -- 1948 ) , American ornithologist Albert William Fisher ( 1881 -- 1937 ) , English footballer Alexander Fisher ( sound engineer ) ( 1903 -- 1993 ) , British Sound Engineer Alice Fisher ( nurse ) , pioneer nurse Alice S. Fisher ( fl . 2000s ) , American lawyer Allen Fisher ( born 1944 ) , British poet Alvan Fisher ( 1792 -- 1863 ) , American painter Amy Fisher ( born 1974 ) , American criminal Andrew Fisher ( 1862 -- 1928 ) , Australian Prime Minister Ann Fisher - Wirth ( born 1947 ) , American poet Anna Lee Fisher ( born 1949 ) , American astronaut Antony Fisher ( 1915 -- 1988 ) , British think tank promoter Antwone Fisher ( born 1959 ) , the subject of a 2002 movie based on his life Archie Fisher ( born 1939 ) , Scottish folk singer Arnie Fisher , American bridge player Arthur Elwell Fisher ( born 1848 ) , English composer and musician A.S.T. Fisher ( 20th century ) , English clergyman and writer Avery Fisher ( 1906 -- 1994 ) , American audio engineer B.H. Fisher ( `` Red '' Fisher , 1914 -- 2006 ) , American writer and outdoorsman Barb Fisher ( fl . c. 2000 ) , Canadian politician Barbara Loe Fisher ( fl . late 20th century ) , American chiropractor Benjamin Fisher ( 1842 -- 1920 ) , accountant and auctioneer in South Australia , co-founder of Bennett & Fisher . Bernard Francis Fisher ( born 1927 ) , pilot Bob Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Brent Fisher ( born 1987 ) , eco-strategist and visionary Bryce Fisher ( born 1977 ) , American football player Bud Fisher ( 1885 -- 1954 ) , American cartoonist B.H. Fisher ( `` Red '' Fisher , 1914 -- 2006 ) , American writer and outdoorsman Barb Fisher ( fl . c. 2000 ) , Canadian politician Barbara Loe Fisher ( fl . late 20th century ) , American chiropractor Benjamin Fisher ( 1842 -- 1920 ) , accountant and auctioneer in South Australia , co-founder of Bennett & Fisher . Bernard Francis Fisher ( born 1927 ) , pilot Bob Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Brent Fisher ( born 1987 ) , eco-strategist and visionary Bryce Fisher ( born 1977 ) , American football player Bud Fisher ( 1885 -- 1954 ) , American cartoonist Carrie Fisher ( 1956 -- 2016 ) , American actress , writer , and show - business family member Carl G. Fisher ( 1874 -- 1939 ) , American entrepreneur Cevin Fisher ( born 1963 ) , American music producer C.B. Fisher ( 1817 -- 1908 ) Australian pastoralist and racehorse breeder Charles Fisher ( disambiguation ) and Charlie Fisher , several people Cilla Fisher ( born 1952 ) , founding member of The Singing Kettle C. Miller Fisher ( born 1913 ) , Canadian neuroscientist Carrie Fisher ( 1956 -- 2016 ) , American actress , writer , and show - business family member Carl G. Fisher ( 1874 -- 1939 ) , American entrepreneur Cevin Fisher ( born 1963 ) , American music producer C.B. Fisher ( 1817 -- 1908 ) Australian pastoralist and racehorse breeder Charles Fisher ( disambiguation ) and Charlie Fisher , several people Cilla Fisher ( born 1952 ) , founding member of The Singing Kettle C. Miller Fisher ( born 1913 ) , Canadian neuroscientist Daniel Fisher ( politician ) ( 1812 -- 1884 ) grain merchant and MHA in South Australia . David Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Derek Fisher ( born 1974 ) , American retired basketball player and current coach Don Fisher ( 1916 -- 1973 ) , American baseball player Donald Fisher ( born 1928 ) , American entrepreneur Doris Fisher ( singer ) ( 1915 -- 2003 ) , American singer , songwriter , and show - business family member Dorothy Canfield Fisher ( 1879 -- 1958 ) , American author Douglas Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Dudley Fisher ( 1890 -- 1951 ) , American cartoonist Dudu Fisher ( born 1951 ) , Israeli singer Daniel Fisher ( politician ) ( 1812 -- 1884 ) grain merchant and MHA in South Australia . David Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Derek Fisher ( born 1974 ) , American retired basketball player and current coach Don Fisher ( 1916 -- 1973 ) , American baseball player Donald Fisher ( born 1928 ) , American entrepreneur Doris Fisher ( singer ) ( 1915 -- 2003 ) , American singer , songwriter , and show - business family member Dorothy Canfield Fisher ( 1879 -- 1958 ) , American author Douglas Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Dudley Fisher ( 1890 -- 1951 ) , American cartoonist Dudu Fisher ( born 1951 ) , Israeli singer Edward Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people , including `` Ed Fisher '' and `` Eddie Fisher '' Eric Fisher ( cricketer ) ( 1924 -- 1996 ) , New Zealand cricketer Eric Fisher ( American football ) ( born 1991 ) , American football offensive tackle Edward Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people , including `` Ed Fisher '' and `` Eddie Fisher '' Eric Fisher ( cricketer ) ( 1924 -- 1996 ) , New Zealand cricketer Eric Fisher ( American football ) ( born 1991 ) , American football offensive tackle Florrie Fisher ( 1918 -- 1972 ) , American motivational speaker Frances Fisher ( born 1952 ) , British - American actress Francesca Fisher - Eastwood ( born 1993 ) , American actress Frederick Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people , including `` Fred Fisher '' and `` Freddie Fisher '' Florrie Fisher ( 1918 -- 1972 ) , American motivational speaker Frances Fisher ( born 1952 ) , British - American actress Francesca Fisher - Eastwood ( born 1993 ) , American actress Frederick Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people , including `` Fred Fisher '' and `` Freddie Fisher '' Gail Fisher ( 1935 -- 2000 ) , American actress Garth Fisher , plastic surgeon Gary Fisher ( born 1950 ) , American cyclist and engineer Gavin Fisher ( born 1964 ) , American engineer Geoffrey Fisher ( 1887 -- 1972 ) , British religious leader George Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Gilbert Dempster Fisher ( 1906 -- 1985 ) , Scottish naturalist , writer and broadcaster . Gail Fisher ( 1935 -- 2000 ) , American actress Garth Fisher , plastic surgeon Gary Fisher ( born 1950 ) , American cyclist and engineer Gavin Fisher ( born 1964 ) , American engineer Geoffrey Fisher ( 1887 -- 1972 ) , British religious leader George Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Gilbert Dempster Fisher ( 1906 -- 1985 ) , Scottish naturalist , writer and broadcaster . Ham Fisher ( 1900 / 01 -- 1955 ) , American artist Harold Fisher ( disambiguation ) Harrison Fisher ( 1877 -- 1934 ) , American artist Harry Fisher ( disambiguation ) Helen Fisher ( anthropologist ) ( born 1945 ) Hendrick Fisher ( 1697 -- 1779 ) , American politician Hermann Emil Fischer ( 1852 -- 1919 ) German chemist and 1902 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry Herbert Fisher ( disambiguation ) Hugo Anton Fisher ( 1854 -- 1916 ) , Czechoslovakian - born American painter Ham Fisher ( 1900 / 01 -- 1955 ) , American artist Harold Fisher ( disambiguation ) Harrison Fisher ( 1877 -- 1934 ) , American artist Harry Fisher ( disambiguation ) Helen Fisher ( anthropologist ) ( born 1945 ) Hendrick Fisher ( 1697 -- 1779 ) , American politician Hermann Emil Fischer ( 1852 -- 1919 ) German chemist and 1902 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry Herbert Fisher ( disambiguation ) Hugo Anton Fisher ( 1854 -- 1916 ) , Czechoslovakian - born American painter Ian Fisher ( English cricketer ) ( born 1976 ) , English cricketer Ian Fisher ( journalist ) ( born 1965 ) , American journalist India Fisher ( born 1974 ) , British actress Ira Joe Fisher ( born 1947 ) , American journalist Irving Fisher ( 1867 -- 1947 ) , American economist and activist Isaac Fisher ( 1851 -- 1944 ) , Australian cricket umpire Isla Fisher ( born 1976 ) , Omani - Australian actress Ian Fisher ( English cricketer ) ( born 1976 ) , English cricketer Ian Fisher ( journalist ) ( born 1965 ) , American journalist India Fisher ( born 1974 ) , British actress Ira Joe Fisher ( born 1947 ) , American journalist Irving Fisher ( 1867 -- 1947 ) , American economist and activist Isaac Fisher ( 1851 -- 1944 ) , Australian cricket umpire Isla Fisher ( born 1976 ) , Omani - Australian actress J. Fisher ( Yorkshire cricketer ) , English cricketer James Fisher ( disambiguation ) Jane Lane , Lady Fisher ( c. 1626 -- 1689 ) , English activist Jeremy Fisher ( born 1976 ) , Canadian musician Jo Fisher , New Zealand international football ( soccer ) player Joely Fisher ( born 1967 ) , American actress John Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people , including `` Jackie '' and `` Jack '' Fisher Jon Fisher ( rugby union ) ( born 1988 ) , English rugby union player Jonathan Fisher ( 1768 -- 1847 ) , American religious leader Jonathan Fisher ( painter ) ( died 1809 ) , Irish Josef Fischer ( cyclist ) Josh Fisher ( born c. 1950s ) , American computer scientist Joshua Fisher ( 1707 -- 1783 ) , American merchant and cartographer Joshua Francis Fisher ( 1807 -- 1873 ) , American author and philanthropist Juni Fisher ( born c. 1957 ) , American musician J. Fisher ( Yorkshire cricketer ) , English cricketer James Fisher ( disambiguation ) Jane Lane , Lady Fisher ( c. 1626 -- 1689 ) , English activist Jeremy Fisher ( born 1976 ) , Canadian musician Jo Fisher , New Zealand international football ( soccer ) player Joely Fisher ( born 1967 ) , American actress John Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people , including `` Jackie '' and `` Jack '' Fisher Jon Fisher ( rugby union ) ( born 1988 ) , English rugby union player Jonathan Fisher ( 1768 -- 1847 ) , American religious leader Jonathan Fisher ( painter ) ( died 1809 ) , Irish Josef Fischer ( cyclist ) Josh Fisher ( born c. 1950s ) , American computer scientist Joshua Fisher ( 1707 -- 1783 ) , American merchant and cartographer Joshua Francis Fisher ( 1807 -- 1873 ) , American author and philanthropist Juni Fisher ( born c. 1957 ) , American musician Kate Fisher ( 1850 -- 1940 ) , American prostitute , also known as Big Nose Kate Kelly Fisher ( born 1978 ) , British snooker player Ken Fisher ( born c. 1960 ) , American cartoonist , also known as Ruben Bolling Kenneth Fisher ( born 1950 ) , financial manager and journalist Kitty Fisher ( died 1767 ) , British courtesan Kate Fisher ( 1850 -- 1940 ) , American prostitute , also known as Big Nose Kate Kelly Fisher ( born 1978 ) , British snooker player Ken Fisher ( born c. 1960 ) , American cartoonist , also known as Ruben Bolling Kenneth Fisher ( born 1950 ) , financial manager and journalist Kitty Fisher ( died 1767 ) , British courtesan Larry Fisher ( 1907 -- 2001 ) , American real estate developer Larry Fisher ( murderer ) ( born 1949 ) , Canadian criminal Lee Fisher ( born 1951 ) , American politician Levar Fisher ( born 1979 ) , American football player Lewis P. Fisher ( 1820 -- 1905 ) , Canadian politician Louis Fischer ( 1896 -- 1970 ) , American journalist . Larry Fisher ( 1907 -- 2001 ) , American real estate developer Larry Fisher ( murderer ) ( born 1949 ) , Canadian criminal Lee Fisher ( born 1951 ) , American politician Levar Fisher ( born 1979 ) , American football player Lewis P. Fisher ( 1820 -- 1905 ) , Canadian politician Louis Fischer ( 1896 -- 1970 ) , American journalist . M.F.K. Fisher ( 1908 -- 1992 ) , American writer Mark Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Mary Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Matthew Fisher ( born 1946 ) , British musician Matthew Fisher ( born 1997 ) , English cricketer Max Fisher ( 1908 -- 2005 ) , American activist Mel Fisher ( 1922 -- 1998 ) , American entrepreneur Michael Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people , including `` Mike Fisher '' Michoel Fisher ( c. 1910 -- 2004 ) , British religious leader Mike Fisher ( ice hockey ) ( born 1980 ) , Canadian hockey player M.F.K. Fisher ( 1908 -- 1992 ) , American writer Mark Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Mary Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Matthew Fisher ( born 1946 ) , British musician Matthew Fisher ( born 1997 ) , English cricketer Max Fisher ( 1908 -- 2005 ) , American activist Mel Fisher ( 1922 -- 1998 ) , American entrepreneur Michael Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people , including `` Mike Fisher '' Michoel Fisher ( c. 1910 -- 2004 ) , British religious leader Mike Fisher ( ice hockey ) ( born 1980 ) , Canadian hockey player Nathan Fisher , footballer Noel Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Norman Fisher - Jones ( fl . late 20th century ) , British musician Norman W.F. Fisher ( 1936 -- 1997 ) , Australian government administrator Nathan Fisher , footballer Noel Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Norman Fisher - Jones ( fl . late 20th century ) , British musician Norman W.F. Fisher ( 1936 -- 1997 ) , Australian government administrator Osmond Fisher ( 1817 -- 1914 ) , English geologist O.C. Fisher ( 1903 -- 1994 ) , American politician and writer Osmond Fisher ( 1817 -- 1914 ) , English geologist O.C. Fisher ( 1903 -- 1994 ) , American politician and writer Paul Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Peter Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Philip Fisher ( disambiguation ) Paul Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Peter Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Philip Fisher ( disambiguation ) Ray Fisher ( 1887 -- 1982 ) , American baseball player and coach Ray Fisher ( singer ) ( 1940 -- 2011 ) , Scottish folk singer Rebecca Fisher ( 1831 -- 1926 ) , American philanthropist and preservationist Richard Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Robert Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Roger Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Rolland Fisher ( 1900 -- 1982 ) , American religious leader and activist Ronald Fisher ( 1890 -- 1962 ) , British biologist and statistician Ron Fisher ( Canadian politician ) ( born 1934 ) Ross Fisher ( born 1980 ) , British golfer Rowland Fisher ( 1885 -- 1969 ) , British painter Roy Fisher ( born 1930 ) , British poet Roy M. Fisher ( 1918 -- 1999 ) , American journalist Rudolph Fisher ( 1897 -- 1934 ) , American writer Ray Fisher ( 1887 -- 1982 ) , American baseball player and coach Ray Fisher ( singer ) ( 1940 -- 2011 ) , Scottish folk singer Rebecca Fisher ( 1831 -- 1926 ) , American philanthropist and preservationist Richard Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Robert Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Roger Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Rolland Fisher ( 1900 -- 1982 ) , American religious leader and activist Ronald Fisher ( 1890 -- 1962 ) , British biologist and statistician Ron Fisher ( Canadian politician ) ( born 1934 ) Ross Fisher ( born 1980 ) , British golfer Rowland Fisher ( 1885 -- 1969 ) , British painter Roy Fisher ( born 1930 ) , British poet Roy M. Fisher ( 1918 -- 1999 ) , American journalist Rudolph Fisher ( 1897 -- 1934 ) , American writer Sam Fisher ( disambiguation ) and Samuel Fisher Sarah Fisher , US race car driver voted most popular driver in the Indy Racing League in 2003 Scott Fisher ( disambiguation ) Seth Fisher , American comics artist Sidney George Fisher , American lawyer and author Simon Fisher - Becker , British actor Spencer Oliver Fisher ( 1843 -- 1919 ) , Congressman from the U.S. state of Michigan Spencer William Fisher ( born 1976 ) , American mixed martial arts fighter Steve Fisher ( disambiguation ) Sven Fischer , German biathlete Sven Fischer ( footballer ) , German football defender Sydney Arthur Fisher , former member of the Canadian House of Commons Sydney George Fisher , American lawyer and author Sam Fisher ( disambiguation ) and Samuel Fisher Sarah Fisher , US race car driver voted most popular driver in the Indy Racing League in 2003 Scott Fisher ( disambiguation ) Seth Fisher , American comics artist Sidney George Fisher , American lawyer and author Simon Fisher - Becker , British actor Spencer Oliver Fisher ( 1843 -- 1919 ) , Congressman from the U.S. state of Michigan Spencer William Fisher ( born 1976 ) , American mixed martial arts fighter Steve Fisher ( disambiguation ) Sven Fischer , German biathlete Sven Fischer ( footballer ) , German football defender Sydney Arthur Fisher , former member of the Canadian House of Commons Sydney George Fisher , American lawyer and author Terence Fisher , British film director Tom Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Toni Fisher , American singer Tony Fisher ( American football ) , American football player Travis Fisher , American football player Tricia Leigh Fisher , American actress and singer Terence Fisher , British film director Tom Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Toni Fisher , American singer Tony Fisher ( American football ) , American football player Travis Fisher , American football player Tricia Leigh Fisher , American actress and singer Vardis Fisher ( 1895 -- 1968 ) , American historical novelist Venessa Fisher ( born 1986 ) , Canadian contestant Vilyam Genrikhovich Fisher ( 1903 -- 1971 ) , Soviet intelligence agent Viv Fisher ( born 1952 ) , British audio engineer and musician Vardis Fisher ( 1895 -- 1968 ) , American historical novelist Venessa Fisher ( born 1986 ) , Canadian contestant Vilyam Genrikhovich Fisher ( 1903 -- 1971 ) , Soviet intelligence agent Viv Fisher ( born 1952 ) , British audio engineer and musician Walter Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Warren Fisher , British civil servant Warren Fisher ( rugby league ) , Australian rugby league player Warren Samuel Fisher ( 1878 -- 1971 ) , American entomologist William Fisher ( disambiguation ) Walter Fisher ( disambiguation ) , several people Warren Fisher , British civil servant Warren Fisher ( rugby league ) , Australian rugby league player Warren Samuel Fisher ( 1878 -- 1971 ) , American entomologist William Fisher ( disambiguation ) Zachary Fisher ( 1910 - 1999 ) , American businessman and philanthropist , founder of Fisher House Foundation Zachary Fisher ( 1910 - 1999 ) , American businessman and philanthropist , founder of Fisher House Foundation Fisher ( Casino Royale ) , a fictional henchman in Casino Royale The Rich Fisher , fictional character Bron in Joseph d'Arimathie verse variant in `` Fisher King '' literary tradition Jeremy Fisher , fictional character in story The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher by Beatrix Potter Nate Fisher , fictional character from Six Feet Under Phryne Fisher , fictional character ( `` Miss Fisher '' ) by Kerry Greenwood Ruth Fisher , fictional character from TV series Six Feet Under Fisher ( Casino Royale ) , a fictional henchman in Casino Royale The Rich Fisher , fictional character Bron in Joseph d'Arimathie verse variant in `` Fisher King '' literary tradition Jeremy Fisher , fictional character in story The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher by Beatrix Potter Nate Fisher , fictional character from Six Feet Under Phryne Fisher , fictional character ( `` Miss Fisher '' ) by Kerry Greenwood Ruth Fisher , fictional character from TV series Six Feet Under
an English occupational name for one who obtained his living by fishing or living by a fishing weir