Bolm

Bolm Meaning & Origin

About Bolm
The surname Bolm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bolm" which means "tree trunk" or "bole." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked with tree trunks or had a physical characteristic resembling a tree trunk. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was strong or sturdy like a tree trunk.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bolm: 182
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99,378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLM
🗽 NYSIIS
BAN
🔊 Soundex
B045
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L M
🌐 IPA
/bolm*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bolm in Braille

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

The name Bolm in braille

How to sign the name Bolm using Sign Language

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

The name Bolm in sign language

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