Bodge

Bodge Meaning & Origin

About Bodge
The surname Bodge is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bod" or "bodan," meaning "to announce" or "to command." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a messenger or a herald, responsible for delivering important messages or commands. Over time, the surname Bodge may have also been used to refer to someone who was authoritative or commanding in nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bodge: 292
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,519
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PJ
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 JH
🌐 IPA
/bodge*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bodge in Braille

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

The name Bodge in braille

How to sign the name Bodge using Sign Language

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

The name Bodge in sign language

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