Boardman

Boardman Meaning & Origin

About Boardman
The surname Boardman is of English origin and is occupational in nature. It is derived from the Middle English word "bordman," which referred to a person who made or sold boards. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with wood or as a carpenter. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Boardman can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boardman: 5,938
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,823
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.01

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTMN
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B063505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 R D M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɔrdmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boardman in Braille

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

The name Boardman in braille

How to sign the name Boardman using Sign Language

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

The name Boardman in sign language

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