Boughner

Boughner Meaning & Origin

About Boughner
The surname Boughner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "buhner," meaning "farmer" or "peasant." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as farmers or were associated with agricultural activities. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Boughner.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boughner: 1,324
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.45

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boughner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNR
🗽 NYSIIS
BAGA
🔊 Soundex
B020506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AW1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbaʊnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boughner in Braille

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

The name Boughner in braille

How to sign the name Boughner using Sign Language

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

The name Boughner in sign language

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