Boles

Boles Meaning & Origin

About Boles
The surname Boles is of Scottish and Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name "Baoighill," which means "yellow-haired" or "fair-haired." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with blond or fair hair. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Boles can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Scotland, Ireland, and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boles: 14,946
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,426
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/boʊlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boles in Braille

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

The name Boles in braille

How to sign the name Boles using Sign Language

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

The name Boles in sign language

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