About Dorch
The surname Dorch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dorc," meaning "dark" or "obscure." It is likely to have been a nickname given to someone with a dark complexion or hair color. The surname Dorch is relatively rare and is found mainly in the United Kingdom.
The surname Dorch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dorch 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 Dorch is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dorch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dorch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.