Behme

Behme Meaning & Origin

About Behme
The surname Behme is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "behem," meaning "to tame" or "to domesticate." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was skilled in handling or training animals. Over time, the surname Behme became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Behme is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Behme: 229
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82317
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Behme based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Behme is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PM
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 M
🌐 IPA
/behme*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Behme in Braille

Here's how to represent Behme in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Behme in braille

How to sign the name Behme using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Behme using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Behme in sign language

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