Boelter

Boelter Meaning & Origin

About Boelter
The surname Boelter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "baltære," meaning "to build" or "to construct." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone involved in the construction or building trade. Over time, variations of the name have emerged, such as Bölter or Böltert. Today, individuals with the surname Boelter can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boelter: 1,976
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,965
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.67

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boelter 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
PLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B04306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊltər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boelter in Braille

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

The name Boelter in braille

How to sign the name Boelter using Sign Language

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

The name Boelter in sign language

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