Bohs

Bohs Meaning & Origin

About Bohs
The surname Bohs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "boese," meaning "angry" or "fierce." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a fierce or aggressive temperament. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Bohs can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bohs: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bohs in Braille

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

The name Bohs in braille

How to sign the name Bohs using Sign Language

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

The name Bohs in sign language

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