Yes - Donald Fielding Koch was a commander on ther Nautilus - the first US submarine to reach the North pole under the ice,
The name Koch is German in origin.
Koch is a German surname and when translated it means cook!
Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Koch family. The Koch surname is derived from the latin word ''coquus'', which denotes the ''art of cookery''. Koch was originally an occupational name, for a cook. You can also go to this site, it is very interesting, you can find the meaning, place of origin and much more: http://www.ancestry.com/facts/Koch-places-origin.ashx
Barney Koch played in just one game at short stop for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1944 and did not start. He made no putouts, had no assists, and committed no errors, equivalent to 0 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had no double plays.
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No, the Koch brothers, Charles and David Koch, are not related to Richard Koch, the former governor of Texas. The Koch brothers are part of the Koch family, known for their involvement in the oil and gas industry through Koch Industries. Richard Koch, on the other hand, was a politician and served as the governor of Texas from 1973 to 1979. Their surnames are coincidental, and there is no known familial connection between them.
Before Ed Koch, the mayor of New York City was Abraham Beame. He served as mayor from 1974 to 1977. Beame's tenure was marked by economic challenges and a financial crisis in the city. Koch succeeded him after winning the mayoral election in 1977.
Ed Koch was the 105th Mayor of New York City, serving for 3 terms from 1978 to 1989. He had previously served in the U. S. House of Representatives.
Blake Koch is not related to the Koch brothers, Charles and David Koch. He is a professional race car driver and is not associated with the Koch family, known for their significant influence in business and politics. The Koch brothers have a well-documented wealth and political involvement, while Blake Koch's career is primarily in motorsports.
Beate Koch was born in 1967.
Ed Koch's birth name is Koch, Edward Irving.
Eik Koch's birth name is Eik Koch Snchen.
Garrison Koch's birth name is Garrison Anthony Koch.
Heinrich Koch's birth name is Heinrich Georg Koch.
Jay Koch's birth name is Julius Koch Jr..
Ralf Koch's birth name is Ralf Karl Koch.
Rod Koch's birth name is Rodney Allen Koch.