Koch Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Koch mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Koch name
Koch is the German occupational name for a cook, from Middle High German koch. Cooks served in town households, inns and noble kitchens, so the name arose all over German-speaking Europe. It remains one of Germany's most common surnames and is frequent in the United States.
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This overview covers the Koch name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Austria and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Koch name FAQ
What does the Koch name mean?
Cook. Common variants include Kochs, Cook, Kock.
Where does the Koch surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Switzerland.
Is there a Koch coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Koch crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Koch coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).