Boerner

Boerner Meaning & Origin

About Boerner
The surname Boerner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bürne" or "bürneke," meaning "young bear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who exhibited bear-like qualities such as strength, fierceness, or a stocky build. Over time, the surname Boerner has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boerner: 2,478
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,510
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.84

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boerner 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
PRNR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 R N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɔrnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boerner in Braille

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

The name Boerner in braille

How to sign the name Boerner using Sign Language

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

The name Boerner in sign language

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