About Hocke
The surname Hocke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hocke," meaning "to squat" or "to crouch." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a habit of squatting or crouching, or it could have been a descriptive name for someone with a stocky or short stature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.
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The surname Hocke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hocke 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 Hocke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hocke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.