Bischoff

Bischoff Meaning & Origin

About Bischoff
The surname Bischoff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "biscof," 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. Over time, the surname Bischoff became hereditary and was passed down through generations, even if the family did not have a direct connection to the clergy. Today, individuals with the surname Bischoff can be found worldwide, although it is more commonly found in German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bischoff: 6,897
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,077
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.34

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PXF
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 S K HH AO0 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪskhɔf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PXF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bischoff in Braille

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

The name Bischoff in braille

How to sign the name Bischoff using Sign Language

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

The name Bischoff in sign language

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