Lazare Hoche

Hoche is a surname of German origin, derived from the German word "Hoch" meaning "high" or "elevated." The surname is common in German-speaking countries and has spread to other parts of the world due to migration. In Hebrew, the surname can be transliterated as הוכה, though it does not have a direct translation. The surname is also found in French as Hoche, particularly due to the notable French Revolutionary general Louis Alexandre Berthier, who was known as Hoche. The surname has various meanings and associations depending on the cultural and historical context in which it is used.