Billow

Billow Meaning & Origin

About Billow
The surname Billow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bilge" or "bilwe," meaning a large wave or swell. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a prominent or imposing physical presence, or perhaps someone who lived near a body of water and was associated with the power and force of the waves. The surname Billow signifies strength, vigor, and the awe-inspiring nature of the sea.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Billow: 593
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37544
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Billow 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 Billow is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 L OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪloʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', 'PLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Billow in Braille

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

The name Billow in braille

How to sign the name Billow using Sign Language

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

The name Billow in sign language

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