Boehm

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Meaning

A surname derived from the Middle High German 'Böhme,' referring to someone from Bohemia.

Etymology

The name originates from 'Böhme,' the German word for a person from Bohemia (modern-day Czech Republic). This ethnonymic surname was used to identify individuals from that region or their descendants.

About the Boehm Surname

Boehm is a German surname indicating Bohemian origin or ancestry. The name became widespread among German-speaking populations and their descendants in North America.

Distribution

Found throughout Germany and among German-American communities, with particular concentration in the United States.

Notable Bearers

David Boehm (physicist); various historical figures

People with the Boehm Surname

C.H. Boehm