Bolme

Bolme Meaning & Origin

About Bolme
The surname Bolme is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "bolmr," meaning "trunk" or "log." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked with logs or timber. The name may also have been given to someone with a sturdy or stocky build. Over time, the surname Bolme has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bolme: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLM
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B0450
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 M
🌐 IPA
/bolme*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bolme in Braille

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

The name Bolme in braille

How to sign the name Bolme using Sign Language

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

The name Bolme in sign language

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