About Hochschild
The surname Hochschild is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the words "hoch" meaning "high" and "schild" meaning "shield." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in using a shield or had a high position of authority. The name may also have been given to someone who displayed qualities associated with a shield, such as protection or defense.
The surname Hochschild is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hochschild 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 Hochschild in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hochschild using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.