Board
Board Meaning & Origin
About Board
The surname Board is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "bord," meaning a plank or a board, and may have been used to denote someone who worked with wood or made wooden objects. Alternatively, it could have originated as a topographical name for someone who lived near a plank bridge or a boundary marker. The surname Board could also have been a nickname for someone who was considered to be steady, reliable, or level-headed, as in the phrase "as steady as a board." Overall, the meaning of the surname Board is likely to vary depending on the specific historical context and region.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Board is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Board: 3,946
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 8388
- Frequency per 100k people: 1.34
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Board 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 Board is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Board in Braille
Here's how to represent Board in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Board using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Board using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
