Boatman

Boatman Meaning & Origin

About Boatman
The surname Boatman is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "bote" meaning boat, and "man" indicating a person. It was originally given to individuals who worked as boatmen, ferrying people or goods across bodies of water. The surname Boatman signifies a person's ancestral connection to this occupation, highlighting their historical involvement in the transportation industry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boatman: 5,899
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,854
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.0

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTMN
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B03505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 T M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊtmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B355

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boatman in Braille

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

The name Boatman in braille

How to sign the name Boatman using Sign Language

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

The name Boatman in sign language

Numerology