Bollard

Bollard Meaning & Origin

About Bollard
The surname Bollard is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "boll," meaning a tree trunk or a post. It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or used bollards, which are sturdy posts used to secure ships or control traffic. Over time, the surname Bollard became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname are likely to have had ancestors who were involved in the construction or use of bollards.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bollard: 416
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,275
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bollard 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
PLRT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B04063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 L ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɑlərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B463

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bollard in Braille

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

The name Bollard in braille

How to sign the name Bollard using Sign Language

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

The name Bollard in sign language

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