Bohner History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsBavaria, Germany is the original homeland of the Bohner family. Bohner is a patronymic name, a type of surname that derived from the given name of the father of the original bearer. Bohner was derived from the Germanic personal name Bono, which is in turn derived from the Old Nordic word bon, which means demand or petition. Early Origins of the Bohner familyThe surname Bohner was first found in Bavaria, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation. Early History of the Bohner familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bohner research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1640, 1718 and 1835 are included under the topic Early Bohner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bohner Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Bohner include Bohn, Bohen, Boehn, Bohenn, Bohne, Bohene, Bohenne, Boen, Boene, Boenn, Boenne, Boehne and many more. Early Notables of the Bohner familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bohner Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bohner RankingIn the United States, the name Bohner is the 17,870th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Thousands of German settlers came to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. The hardships of the long voyage were balanced by the opportunity to escape poverty and religious persecution. The descendents of these settlers still populate the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also live in Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Bohner or a variant listed above: Bohner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Bohner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Bohner Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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