Bolger

Bolger Meaning & Origin

About Bolger
The surname Bolger is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "bolg," meaning "bag" or "belly." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a rotund or stout physique. Over time, the name Bolger became a hereditary surname and is now commonly found in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bolger: 3,385
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,598
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLKR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B04206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊlʤər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLKR', 'PLJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bolger in Braille

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

The name Bolger in braille

How to sign the name Bolger using Sign Language

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

The name Bolger in sign language

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