Bishoff

Bishoff Meaning & Origin

About Bishoff
The surname Bishoff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bishof," meaning "bishop." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to someone who worked for or served as a bishop. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were employed by a bishop or who held a position of authority within the church. Over time, the surname Bishoff has evolved and variations such as Bishop and Bischoff have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bishoff: 973
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25430
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bishoff 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 HH AO0 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪshɔf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PXF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bishoff in Braille

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

The name Bishoff in braille

How to sign the name Bishoff using Sign Language

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

The name Bishoff in sign language

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