About Bothum
The surname Bothum is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "bóði," meaning "messenger" or "herald." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who held such a position or had a similar role in their community. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Bothum can trace their ancestry back to those who were once messengers or heralds in Norway.
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The surname Bothum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bothum 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 Bothum is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bothum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bothum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.