How common is the Schoch surname?

There are approximately 1,500 people with the surname Schoch in the United States.

Are there Schoch soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 64 soldiers with the Schoch surname appear in Civil War records.

Schoch

Q: What does the surname Schoch mean?

The surname Schoch means "A person from a place called Schoch, or possibly related to a dialectal term for a shock of grain.". It is of German/Swiss origin.

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 & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Switzerland and southern Germany.

Schoch Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Schoch Surname

B.A. Schoch

Quick Facts

Origin: German/Swiss
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 16th century
Estimated Bearers: 1,500

War Records

64 soldiers with the Schoch surname found in Civil War records.

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