Boelke

Boelke Meaning & Origin

About Boelke
The surname Boelke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bölke," meaning "bull." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned bulls, such as a cattle farmer or a bull handler. The name may also have been given to individuals who possessed characteristics associated with bulls, such as strength or stubbornness. Over time, the surname Boelke has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boelke: 321
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,359
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boelke based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L K
🌐 IPA
/boelke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boelke in Braille

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

The name Boelke in braille

How to sign the name Boelke using Sign Language

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

The name Boelke in sign language

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