Bohn

Meaning

Derived from the Middle High German word 'Bohne,' meaning bean, likely referring to a bean farmer or grower.

Etymology

The surname originates from the German word 'Bohne' (bean), which was used as a metonymic occupational name for someone who cultivated or sold beans. This occupational designation became hereditary as surnames developed in medieval German-speaking regions.

About the Bohn Surname

Bohn is a German occupational surname with roots in agricultural work, specifically bean cultivation. The name reflects the medieval practice of deriving surnames from the crops or goods that families produced or traded.

Distribution

Primarily found in Germany and German-speaking regions, with secondary populations in the United States and Canada.

Notable Bearers

David Bohn (physicist)

People with the Bohn Surname