Boehme

Boehme Meaning & Origin

About Boehme
The surname Boehme is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "böme," meaning "tree." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with or lived near trees, such as a forester or a woodcutter. The name may also have been used to describe someone who had a strong or sturdy nature, similar to the strength and durability of a tree.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boehme: 2,338
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,109
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.79

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PM
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 M
🌐 IPA
/boʊm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boehme in Braille

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

The name Boehme in braille

How to sign the name Boehme using Sign Language

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

The name Boehme in sign language

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