Boase

Boase Meaning & Origin

About Boase
The surname Boase is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bās" or "bāse," meaning "bass" or "low." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone of a low or deep voice or someone who lived near a low-lying area. Over time, the surname Boase has evolved and may have variations in spelling such as Boas, Boose, or Boaze.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boase: 331
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,790
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 Z
🌐 IPA
/boʊz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boase in Braille

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

The name Boase in braille

How to sign the name Boase using Sign Language

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

The name Boase in sign language

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