About Bode
The surname Bode is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "bode" or "bote," which means "messenger" or "herald." As a surname, Bode could have been given to someone who worked as a messenger or a town crier. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who had a loud or booming voice. Bode can also be a variant of the name Boden, which means "ground" or "soil" in German, suggesting that the name could have been given to someone who lived or worked on the land.
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The surname Bode is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bode based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Bode in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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