About Bloch
The surname Bloch is of German and Jewish origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word "bloch" meaning "pale" or "fair." In Jewish tradition, the name Bloch is often associated with the Hebrew word "bloch," meaning "leaf." The surname Bloch is commonly found among Ashkenazi Jews and may have originated as a nickname for someone with fair or pale skin or as an occupational name for someone involved in the production or trade of leaves.
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