Bockus

Bockus Meaning & Origin

About Bockus
The surname Bockus is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bock" meaning "buck" or "male goat." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with or resembled a male goat. The name Bockus may have been given to goat herders, goat farmers, or individuals with goat-like characteristics. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bockus: 385
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53667
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bockus 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
PKS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 K AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɑkəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bockus in Braille

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

The name Bockus in braille

How to sign the name Bockus using Sign Language

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

The name Bockus in sign language

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