Bjorn

Bjorn Meaning & Origin

About Bjorn
The surname Bjorn is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Bjǫrn, meaning "bear." It is a common surname in countries such as Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, and is often associated with strength, courage, and resilience, as the bear is considered a powerful and noble animal in Norse mythology. The surname Bjorn may have been originally given to individuals who displayed bear-like qualities or characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bjorn: 471
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,412
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PJRN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B2065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B Y AO1 R N
🌐 IPA
/bjɔrn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PJRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bjorn in Braille

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

The name Bjorn in braille

How to sign the name Bjorn using Sign Language

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

The name Bjorn in sign language

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