Bohn is a German occupational surname, referring to a grower or seller of beans. The name derives from Middle High German bone, meaning 'bean'. It is related to the English surname Bean and the Dutch Boon 3, which share the same agricultural origin. Notable Bearers The surname Bohn has been borne by many notable figures across various fields. In publishing, Henry George Bohn (1796–1884) was a prominent British publisher known for his 'Bohn's Libraries' series. His brother James George Stuart Burges Bohn was a bookseller and bibliographer. In politics, Frank P. Bohn (1866–1944) served as a U.S. Representative from Michigan, and John Bohn (1867–1955) was mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In sports, Jason Bohn (born 1973) is an American golfer, and T. J. Bohn (born 1980) played Major League Baseball. Other bearers include German musicians such as Carsten Bohn (born 1948), artists like German painter German von Bohn (1812–1899), and scientists like chemist Paul Bohn (born 1955) and linguist Ocke-Schwen Bohn (born 1953). Distribution and Variants Bohn is most common in German-speaking regions. Variants include Bøhn, a Norwegian form, and the related Boon 3 in Dutch. As an occupational surname, it belongs to a class of names derived from agicultural products, similar to English 'Bean'. Meaning: Occupational name for a bean grower Origin: German Type: Surname Usage Regions: Germany, United States, Norway