Fisch (surname)

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Fisch is a German language occupational surname, which means "fisherman" or "fish seller", derived from the Middle High German visch, meaning "fish". [1] The name may refer to:

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References

  1. Dictionary of American Family Names. "Fisch Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 21 January 2016.