Ochs is a

German language German ( ) is a West Germanic languages, West Germanic language mainly spoken in Central Europe. It is the most widely spoken and Official language, official or co-official language in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and the Ita ...

surname meaning " ox", and may refer to: *

Adolph Ochs Adolph Simon Ochs (March 12, 1858 – April 8, 1935) was an American newspaper publisher and former owner of ''The New York Times'' and ''The Chattanooga Times'' (now the ''Chattanooga Times Free Press''). Early life and career Ochs was born t ...

, newspaper publisher and former owner of ''The New York Times'' * Arthur Ochs Sulzberger *

Craig Ochs Craig Ochs (born August 20, 1981) is a former American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills in the NFL and was also assigned to the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe in the 2006 season. Biography Ochs played high sc ...

, American football quarterback * Heinrich Ochs, German Knight's Cross holder *

Jacques Ochs Jacques Ochs (18 February 1883 – 3 April 1971), was a Jewish Belgian artist and Olympic fencer in the épée style (in which he was champion) and competed in the saber, and foil fencing categories. Biography Ochs was Jewish, and was bor ...

(1883–1971), épée, saber, and foil fencer, Olympic champion * Josef Ochs, German Nazi Kripo officer * Larry Ochs, jazz saxophonist and composer * Larry Ochs, mayor of Colorado Springs * Michael Ochs, American photographic archivist * Patrick Ochs, German footballer * Peter Ochs (1752-1821), Swiss politician and revolutionary * Peter Ochs (born 1950), Jewish theologian *

Phil Ochs Philip David Ochs (; December 19, 1940 – April 9, 1976) was an American songwriter and protest singer (or, as he preferred, a topical singer). Ochs was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, political activism, often alliterative lyrics, and ...

(1940-1976), songwriter, musician and recording artist * Philipp Ochs (born 1997), German footballer * Robyn Ochs, bisexual activist, writer, and speaker *

Siegfried Ochs Siegfried Ochs (19 April 1858 – 6 February 1929) was a German choral conductor and composer. Life Born in Frankfurt, Ochs first studied medicine and chemistry at the Polytechnikum Darmstadt (today the Technische Universität Darmstadt) and a ...

, German composer * Sonny Ochs, music producer and radio host * Timo Ochs, German footballer

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