Billard

Billard Meaning & Origin

About Billard
The surname Billard is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "billard" which means "a type of game played with a stick and balls." It is believed that the surname was originally an occupational name for someone who made or played billiards. Over time, the name Billard has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname may have diverse ancestral connections to the game of billiards or its related activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Billard is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Billard: 448
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Billard based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Billard is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLRT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B04063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH0 L AA1 R D
🌐 IPA
/bɪˈlɑrd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B463

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Billard in Braille

Here's how to represent Billard in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Billard in braille

How to sign the name Billard using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Billard using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Billard in sign language

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