About Born
The surname Born is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "born," meaning "spring" or "well." It could have been a topographic name for someone living near a spring or well, or it could have been a habitational name for someone from a place named Born. Additionally, it could have been a nickname for a lively or energetic person, as "born" also means "sprightly" or "vigorous" in German.
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The surname Born is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Born based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Born in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Born using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.