About Virchow
The surname Virchow is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "virchowe," meaning "fourth." It is believed to have originally been a nickname or occupational name given to someone who was the fourth child in a family or held a position of importance in a group or organization. The name Virchow is most famously associated with the renowned German physician and pathologist Rudolf Virchow, who made significant contributions to the field of medicine in the 19th century.
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The surname Virchow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Virchow 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 Virchow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Virchow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.