Socha

The surname Socha has Polish origins, but can also be found in the United Kingdom due to migrations and family connections. The name Socha is derived from the Polish word "socha," which means "falcon," indicating a link to the bird of prey.

In Britain, the Socha surname is likely to have been introduced through individuals or families with Polish heritage who have settled in the country. The surname may have undergone various adaptations and changes in spelling over time, reflecting the challenges of phonetic transcriptions and linguistic variations.

As with many surnames, the origin of the Socha name can offer insights into the history, traditions, and occupations of the families that bear it. Some individuals with the surname Socha may have ancestral ties to Poland and could have heritage connected to falconry or a historical association with the falcon as a heraldic symbol.

Researching the Socha surname in British genealogical records, historical documents, and family archives can provide a deeper understanding of the specific lineages and narratives associated with this name within the context of British history and society.

There are approximately 283 people named Socha in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Socha.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Bartlomiej
  • David
  • Jakub
  • Janusz
  • John
  • Lukasz
  • Marcin
  • Mariusz
  • Michael
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Tomasz
  • Zbigniew

Female

  • Agnieszka
  • Aleksandra
  • Anna
  • Dorota
  • Helen
  • Irene
  • Judith
  • Karolina
  • Katarzyna
  • Laura
  • Magdalena
  • Monika
  • Sarah

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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