Bolden

Bolden Meaning & Origin

About Bolden
The surname Bolden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bold," meaning "courageous" or "brave." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who displayed these qualities. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Bolden can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bolden: 21,819
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,649
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.4

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B04305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊldən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bolden in Braille

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

The name Bolden in braille

How to sign the name Bolden using Sign Language

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

The name Bolden in sign language

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