Bohlke

Bohlke Meaning & Origin

About Bohlke
The surname Bohlke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bochel," meaning "hump" or "hunchback." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who had a physical deformity or a hunched back. Over time, the spelling of the name may have changed, but the meaning and origin remain the same.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bohlke: 446
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,521
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/bɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bohlke in Braille

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

The name Bohlke in braille

How to sign the name Bohlke using Sign Language

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

The name Bohlke in sign language

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