Boll

Boll Meaning & Origin

About Boll
The surname Boll is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle High German word "bolle," meaning "bowl" or "cup," and may have been a nickname for someone who made or sold such items. Alternatively, it could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a round hill or a hollow. Another possibility is that it originated as a variant of the surname Bohl, which is derived from the Old High German word "bolo," meaning "friend" or "companion." Ultimately, the exact meaning of the surname Boll would depend on the specific historical context and region in which it originated.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boll: 2,893
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,993
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.98

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boll 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

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boll in Braille

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

The name Boll in braille

How to sign the name Boll using Sign Language

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

The name Boll in sign language

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