Bolch

Bolch Meaning & Origin

About Bolch
The surname Bolch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bolch" or "bolge," meaning "swelling" or "bulge." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a prominent or rounded physical feature, such as a rounded belly or a hump. Over time, the surname Bolch became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bolch: 353
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,639
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
PLX
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
BA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
B0420
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L CH
๐ŸŒ IPA
/boสŠlสง/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('PLX', 'PLK')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bolch in Braille

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

The name Bolch in braille

How to sign the name Bolch using Sign Language

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

The name Bolch in sign language

Numerology