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The Treichler surname stems from our ancestors' profession as bell makers for cows in the Old Swiss Confederation. The name evolved from the cowbell called a Treichel. Other variations of the name are Trycler, Trinkler, and Treshler. Even today there is an annual festival celebration around the time that cows descend from the upper Swiss meadows to the lower elevations. The Treichel bell has a distinctive shape and sound. It normally is worn by the lead cow in a herd. Don Treichler