Boley

Boley Meaning & Origin

About Boley
The surname Boley is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bol" which means "friend" or "companion." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Bole or Bol. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have changed, resulting in variations such as Boley, Böhl, or Bohl. The surname Boley therefore signifies a familial connection to an ancestor who was known as Bole or Bol, emphasizing the importance of friendship and companionship within the family lineage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boley: 4,990
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,755
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.69

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊli/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boley in Braille

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

The name Boley in braille

How to sign the name Boley using Sign Language

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

The name Boley in sign language

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