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Early Origins of the Hochberg family

The surname Hochberg was first found in Austria, where the name Hochberg became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Hochberg family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hochberg research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1650, 1666, 1807 and 1861 are included under the topic Early Hochberg History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hochberg Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hochberg, Hochburg, Hochberger, Hochbergen, Hochenberg, Hochenburg, Hochperger, Hachberg and many more.

Early Notables of the Hochberg family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Hochberg were

  • the Hochberg family of Austria


United States Hochberg migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hochberg Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • John Hochberg, who applied for naturalization in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in 1887

Contemporary Notables of the name Hochberg (post 1700) +

  • Eric Hochberg, contemporary, American jazz musician
  • Scott Hochberg, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Texas State House of Representatives; Elected 1992; Elected unopposed 1994; Elected 1996; Elected unopposed 1998, 2000; Elected 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 1
  • Fred Philip Hochberg, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York 1
  • Faith S. Hochberg (b. 1950), American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1988; U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, 1994-99; U.S. District Judge for New Jersey, 1999- 1
  • Audrey Hochberg, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly 88th District, 1993-2000 1
  • Alan Hochberg, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly 81st District, 1970-77 1
  • Adolf Hochberg (1824-1850), Austrian poet


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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