Bolduc

Bolduc Meaning & Origin

About Bolduc
The surname Bolduc is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "beau" meaning "beautiful" and "duc" meaning "duke." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered noble or had a regal bearing. Over time, the surname Bolduc has become a common French-Canadian surname, particularly in the province of Quebec.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bolduc: 5,401
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,321
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.83

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLTK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B04302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L D AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊldək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bolduc in Braille

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

The name Bolduc in braille

How to sign the name Bolduc using Sign Language

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

The name Bolduc in sign language

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