Bolia

Bolia Meaning & Origin

About Bolia
The surname Bolia is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name "Bolius," which itself is derived from the Latin word "bolus," meaning "a lump or clod of earth." The name Bolia likely originated as a nickname for someone who was either strong and sturdy or had a connection to the earth, such as a farmer or laborer. Over time, the surname Bolia has evolved and spread, becoming a relatively uncommon surname found in various parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bolia: 144
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,187
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/bolia*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bolia in Braille

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

The name Bolia in braille

How to sign the name Bolia using Sign Language

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

The name Bolia in sign language

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