Boch

Boch Meaning & Origin

About Boch
The surname Boch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "boch," meaning "buck" or "male deer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either hunted or worked with deer, or perhaps someone who displayed characteristics associated with a buck, such as strength or agility. The name Boch has variations in spelling, including Bock and Boche, and can be found in various regions of Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Boch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Boch: 676
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,695
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boch based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Boch is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PX
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/bɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PX', 'PK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boch in Braille

Here's how to represent Boch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Boch in braille

How to sign the name Boch using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Boch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Boch in sign language

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