Hohman

Hohman Meaning & Origin

About Hohman
The surname Hohman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hoh" meaning "high" or "tall." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was tall or had a lofty stature. The name may have also been given to someone who lived in a high or elevated area. Over time, variations of the surname Hohman have emerged, such as Homan or Hohmann, but they all share the same basic meaning related to height or elevation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hohman: 3,505
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,286
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HMN
🗽 NYSIIS
HANA
🔊 Soundex
H0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OW1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhoʊmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hohman in Braille

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

The name Hohman in braille

How to sign the name Hohman using Sign Language

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

The name Hohman in sign language

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