Bodmer

Bodmer Meaning & Origin

About Bodmer
The surname Bodmer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bodemære," meaning "messenger" or "herald." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a messenger or herald, delivering important messages or announcements. Over time, the surname Bodmer has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bodmer: 521
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,728
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTMR
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B03506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 D M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɑdmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B356

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bodmer in Braille

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

The name Bodmer in braille

How to sign the name Bodmer using Sign Language

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

The name Bodmer in sign language

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