Schoch

Topographic

Meaning

A person from a place called Schoch, or possibly related to a dialectal term for a shock of grain.

Etymology

Possibly derived from Middle High German 'schock' meaning a bundle or shock of grain. May also be a topographic surname from a specific location.

About the Schoch Surname

A relatively uncommon surname with possible occupational or topographic roots. The exact etymology remains uncertain due to limited historical records.

Distribution

Found primarily in Switzerland and southern Germany.

Notable Bearers

Limited documentation

People with the Schoch Surname

B.A. Schoch