TheNameDBBoehme
TopographicMeaning
A surname derived from 'Böhme,' referring to someone from Bohemia or of Bohemian descent.
Etymology
Similar to Boehm, this name derives from the German 'Böhme,' an ethnonymic term for a person from Bohemia. The -e ending is a variant form of the same root.
About the Boehme Surname
Boehme is a German variant of Boehm, indicating Bohemian origin. The name is associated with notable historical and philosophical figures.
Distribution
Found in Germany and among German-American communities, particularly in the eastern United States.
Notable Bearers
Jacob Boehme (German philosopher and mystic)