Boh

Boh Meaning & Origin

About Boh
The surname Boh is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "boe," meaning "bean." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who grew or sold beans. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a bean field or had some association with beans. Over time, the surname Boh has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boh: 262
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,911
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
P
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1
🌐 IPA
/boh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('P', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boh in Braille

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

The name Boh in braille

How to sign the name Boh using Sign Language

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

The name Boh in sign language

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