About Desch
The surname Desch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "desch," meaning "board" or "plank." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked with wood, such as a carpenter or a woodworker. Over time, the surname Desch may have been adopted by various individuals and families involved in the woodworking trade, and it has since become a relatively common surname in German-speaking regions.
The surname Desch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Desch based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Desch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Desch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.