Bols

Bols Meaning & Origin

About Bols
The surname Bols is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "bol," which means "ball" or "round" in Dutch. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a round or plump physical appearance. The name Bols may have been given to individuals who were either rotund or had a round-shaped head. Over time, this surname became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bols: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bols in Braille

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

The name Bols in braille

How to sign the name Bols using Sign Language

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

The name Bols in sign language

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