Boglin

Boglin Meaning & Origin

About Boglin
The surname Boglin is of English origin and is believed to be a variant of the surname Boggelin or Boggling. It is derived from the Middle English word "bogelin," which means a hobgoblin or mischievous sprite. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was mischievous or had a playful nature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boglin: 208
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89,069
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKLN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B02405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 G L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/boglin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKLN', 'PLN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boglin in Braille

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

The name Boglin in braille

How to sign the name Boglin using Sign Language

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

The name Boglin in sign language

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