Bogh

Bogh Meaning & Origin

About Bogh
The surname Bogh is of Danish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "bogi," meaning "bow." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was skilled in archery or had a bow-shaped physical feature. Over time, the surname Bogh has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bogh: 244
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,316
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
P
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1
🌐 IPA
/bogh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('P', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bogh in Braille

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

The name Bogh in braille

How to sign the name Bogh using Sign Language

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

The name Bogh in sign language

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