Borman

Borman Meaning & Origin

About Borman
The surname Borman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bormann," meaning "yeast" or "leaven." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a baker or in a related profession. The name may also have been given to someone who had a bubbly or lively personality. Over time, the surname Borman has spread to various countries and can be found in different spellings and variations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Borman: 2,655
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,797
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.9

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B06505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 R M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɔrmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Borman in Braille

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

The name Borman in braille

How to sign the name Borman using Sign Language

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

The name Borman in sign language

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