Tobler (name)

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Tobler is a surname originating in Germany. Brought over through Ellis Island, the family carrying this name is now common in the United States.

This family line also is responsible for the invention of Toblerone chocolate (a crunchy, triangular chocolate bar created by a Tobler family in Switzerland). [1]

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References

  1. Abrol, Somya (July 7, 2016). "How did the world's most famous chocolates get their names?". India Today . Retrieved December 4, 2020.