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Frosch Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German vrosch ‘frog’ applied as a nickname for someone thought to resemble a frog perhaps because he had bulging eyes (a common symptom of a disorder of the thyroid gland).

In some instances, it was also used as a topographic or habitational name.

This referred to a house distinguished by the sign of a frog.

The association with the character of a frog might have stemmed from the physical features of individuals.

This highlights the creative use of language in naming conventions within German culture.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Frosch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frosch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Frosch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Frosch families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Frosch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frosch families in 1891.
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In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frosch. 100% of Frosch women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Frosch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Frosch in 1941 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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