Boals

Boals Meaning & Origin

About Boals
The surname Boals is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "bò" meaning "cow" or "ox." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or owned cattle. Over time, the name Boals became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Boals can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boals: 810
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,231
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/boʊlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boals in Braille

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

The name Boals in braille

How to sign the name Boals using Sign Language

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

The name Boals in sign language

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