Bolls

Bolls Meaning & Origin

About Bolls
The surname Bolls is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "bolle," meaning a rounded object or a ball. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a round or plump appearance. The surname Bolls is relatively rare and is found mainly in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bolls: 448
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/boʊlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bolls in Braille

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

The name Bolls in braille

How to sign the name Bolls using Sign Language

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

The name Bolls in sign language

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