Bischof

Bischof Meaning & Origin

About Bischof
The surname Bischof is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bischof," meaning "bishop." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who worked as bishops or held a position of authority within the church. The name may have been bestowed upon someone who served as a bishop or had a close association with the clergy. Over time, the surname Bischof has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations, regardless of the individual's occupation or religious affiliation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bischof: 1,518
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,286
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.51

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bischof 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 Bischof is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PXF
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 SH AH0 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪʃəf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PXF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bischof in Braille

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

The name Bischof in braille

How to sign the name Bischof using Sign Language

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

The name Bischof in sign language

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