Bodner

Bodner is a surname of German and Ashkenazi Jewish origin.

The name is derived from several possible sources:

• German: It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a "Boden," referring to ground, soil, or the bottom of a valley.
• German: It might be a habitational name for someone from a place named Boden.
• Jewish (Ashkenazic): It could be an ornamental name from the German word "Boden," chosen for its pleasant sound or association with the earth. Some Jewish surnames were deliberately chosen to sound German, to assimilate more readily.
• Occupational (Less Likely): In some rare instances, it could be related to an occupation involving the earth or ground, such as a farmer or land worker.

The surname Bodner is found primarily in Central and Eastern Europe and has been carried to other parts of the world through migration. Spelling variations may exist depending on the country and region.