About Boleyn
The surname Boleyn is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bole" which means "tree trunk" or "bole" in Middle English. It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a large tree or a nickname for someone who was strong or sturdy like a tree trunk. The most famous bearers of the surname are Anne Boleyn and her family, who played a significant role in English history during the 16th century.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boleyn based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Boleyn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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