Boast

Boast Meaning & Origin

About Boast
The surname Boast is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "bost," meaning "boast" or "brag." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for boasting or bragging about their accomplishments or qualities. The surname Boast may have been given to individuals who displayed a confident or proud demeanor. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boast: 311
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,054
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 S T
🌐 IPA
/boʊst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boast in Braille

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

The name Boast in braille

How to sign the name Boast using Sign Language

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

The name Boast in sign language

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