Bodeau

Bodeau Meaning & Origin

About Bodeau
The surname Bodeau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "bodeau," meaning "messenger" or "herald." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from individuals who worked as messengers or heralds, delivering important messages or announcements. Over time, the surname Bodeau has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Bodeaux or Bodeaud.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bodeau: 165
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 107,669
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH0 D OW1
🌐 IPA
/bodeau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bodeau in Braille

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

The name Bodeau in braille

How to sign the name Bodeau using Sign Language

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

The name Bodeau in sign language

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