Boils

Boils Meaning & Origin

About Boils
The surname Boils is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "boga" meaning "bow" or "arch." It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational surname for someone who made or used bows. The name may have also been given to someone with a bow-shaped feature or who had a skill or association with archery. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved to Boils.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boils: 150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OY1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/bɔɪlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boils in Braille

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

The name Boils in braille

How to sign the name Boils using Sign Language

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

The name Boils in sign language

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