Bolan

Bolan Meaning & Origin

About Bolan
The surname Bolan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "bó" meaning "cow" and the diminutive suffix "-án" meaning "little." Therefore, the surname Bolan is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with cows or had a cow-like appearance or behavior. It is a relatively uncommon surname and is primarily found in Ireland and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bolan: 2,149
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14014
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.73

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊlən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bolan in Braille

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

The name Bolan in braille

How to sign the name Bolan using Sign Language

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

The name Bolan in sign language

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