Bolliger

Bolliger Meaning & Origin

About Bolliger
The surname Bolliger is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bollec," meaning "bowl" or "cup." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who made or sold bowls or cups. Over time, the name Bolliger became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Switzerland and neighboring regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bolliger: 412
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50659
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bolliger 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
PLJR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B040206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 L IH0 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɑlɪgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLJR', 'PLKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bolliger in Braille

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

The name Bolliger in braille

How to sign the name Bolliger using Sign Language

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

The name Bolliger in sign language

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