Bolingbroke

Bolingbroke Meaning & Origin

About Bolingbroke
The surname Bolingbroke is of English origin and is derived from a place name in Lincolnshire, England. It is believed to mean "the brook or stream of Bola's people." The name combines the Old English elements "bula" meaning "bull" and "broc" meaning "brook" or "stream." Over time, the surname Bolingbroke has been associated with various notable figures, including the English king Henry IV, whose birth name was Henry Bolingbroke.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bolingbroke: 115
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 144141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bolingbroke 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

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PLNKPRK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0405216020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L AH0 N B R OW2 JH
🌐 IPA
/bolingbroke*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bolingbroke in Braille

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

The name Bolingbroke in braille

How to sign the name Bolingbroke using Sign Language

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

The name Bolingbroke in sign language

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