Mohn

Mohn Meaning & Origin

About Mohn
The surname Mohn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mohn," meaning "poppy." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a field or area where poppies grew abundantly. The name may also have been a nickname for someone with a cheerful or lively personality, as the poppy flower is often associated with vibrant colors and energy. Overall, the surname Mohn likely originated as a descriptive name for someone's physical surroundings or personal traits.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mohn: 3,129
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,298
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/mɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mohn in Braille

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

The name Mohn in braille

How to sign the name Mohn using Sign Language

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

The name Mohn in sign language

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