Hohn

Hohn Meaning & Origin

About Hohn
The surname Hohn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hōn," meaning "to taunt" or "to mock." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for teasing or mocking others. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hohn: 2,733
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.93

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/hɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hohn in Braille

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

The name Hohn in braille

How to sign the name Hohn using Sign Language

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

The name Hohn in sign language

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