Bommer

Bommer Meaning & Origin

About Bommer
The surname Bommer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bomer," meaning "drummer" or "one who plays the drum." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who was a drummer or involved in playing musical instruments. The name may have been given to individuals who played drums in military bands or during festive occasions. Over time, the surname Bommer has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bommer: 498
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,369
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PMR
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɑmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bommer in Braille

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

The name Bommer in braille

How to sign the name Bommer using Sign Language

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

The name Bommer in sign language

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