Boeing

Boeing Meaning & Origin

About Boeing
The surname Boeing is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "böe," meaning "evil" or "mischief." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was mischievous or had a troublesome nature. Over time, the name evolved into Boeing and became a hereditary surname. Today, it is most commonly associated with the American aerospace company, The Boeing Company, which was founded by William E. Boeing in 1916.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boeing: 270
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,105
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/boʊɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boeing in Braille

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

The name Boeing in braille

How to sign the name Boeing using Sign Language

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

The name Boeing in sign language

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