Boffo

Boffo Meaning & Origin

About Boffo
The surname Boffo is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "boffo," which means "strong" or "powerful" in Italian. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed physical strength or had a powerful presence. The name Boffo may have been given to individuals who were known for their robustness or vigor, and it eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boffo: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PF
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 F OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɔfoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boffo in Braille

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

The name Boffo in braille

How to sign the name Boffo using Sign Language

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

The name Boffo in sign language

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