Bolian

Bolian Meaning & Origin

About Bolian
The surname Bolian 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 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 Bolian has evolved and spread beyond Italy, becoming a relatively rare surname found in various parts of the world.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bolian: 169
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105600
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/bolian*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bolian in Braille

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

The name Bolian in braille

How to sign the name Bolian using Sign Language

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

The name Bolian in sign language

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