Bothum

Bothum Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bothum: 176
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,197
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
P0M
🗽 NYSIIS
BAN
🔊 Soundex
B0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 TH AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/bothum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('P0M', 'PTM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bothum in Braille

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

The name Bothum in braille

How to sign the name Bothum using Sign Language

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.

The name Bothum in sign language

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