Hoch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Hoch

What does the name Hoch mean?

The name Hoch is derived from the Middle High German word "hoch" which means "high," and is traditionally understood to be a habitational name from many place named Hoch. Alternatively, the name could have been a topographical name for someone who lived in an area of high land, or a descriptive nickname for a tall man.

Early Origins of the Hoch family

The surname Hoch was first found in Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Hoch family

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Hoch Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hoch, Hok, Yok, Yoak, Hokk, Hoek, Hoekk, Hohk, Hoher, Yoke, Hochart, Hochmann, Hohmann and many more.

Early Notables of the Hoch family

Notables of the time with the surname Hoch were

the Hoch family of Switzerland

Hoch Ranking

In the United States, the name Hoch is the 6,224^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1

Hoch migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hoch Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Michel Hoch, who arrived in New York in 1709 2
Melchoir Hoch, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1717 2
Jonathan Hoch, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1717 2
Daniel Hoch, who settled in Carolina in 1733
Daniel Hoch, who arrived in America in 1733 2
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Hoch Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Friedr Hoch, aged 9, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1845 2
Elisabeth Hoch, aged 20, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 2
Anna Maria Hoch, aged 27, who landed in New York, NY in 1850 2
Joh Heinr Hoch, who arrived in America in 1853 2
Johann Hoch, aged 28, who landed in America in 1854 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Hoch (post 1700) +

Lambert Anthony Hoch (1903-1990), American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church
Matthew Hoch (b. 1975), American academic and teacher of singing
Scott Mabon Hoch (b. 1955), American professional golfer he competed at the 1997 and 2002 Ryder Cup
Winton C. Hoch A.S.C. (1905-1979), American cinematographer
James A. Hoch, American microbiologist who is the head of the Division of Cellular Biology in the Department of Molecular and Experimental Medicine at the Scripps Research Institute
James Hoch (b. 1967), American poet
Homer Hoch (1879-1949), American lawyer, newspaper editor, United States Congressman from Kansas 3
Harry Keller Hoch (1887-1981), American professional baseball player and lawyer
Beverly Hoch (b. 1951), American opera singer and music educator
August Hoch (1868-1919), Swiss-born American psychiatrist
... (Another 18 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html