Boi

Boi Meaning & Origin

About Boi
The surname Boi is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "boia," meaning "executioner" or "hangman." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who may have had a connection to the profession or exhibited similar characteristics. Over time, the surname Boi has evolved and may have different regional variations and spellings.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boi: 177
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,737
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
P
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OY1
🌐 IPA
/boi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('P', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boi in Braille

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

The name Boi in braille

How to sign the name Boi using Sign Language

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

The name Boi in sign language

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