Bolles

Bolles Meaning & Origin

About Bolles
The surname Bolles is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bolla," meaning "bowl" or "cup." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who made or sold bowls or cups. Over time, the surname Bolles became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of England and the United States today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bolles: 2,423
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,740
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.82

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/boʊlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bolles in Braille

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

The name Bolles in braille

How to sign the name Bolles using Sign Language

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

The name Bolles in sign language

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