About Boal
The surname Boal is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "bòghill," meaning "soft, gentle." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a gentle or mild disposition. Over time, the name Boal became a hereditary surname and is now found predominantly in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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The surname Boal is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boal 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 Boal is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Boal in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Boal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.