Bolster

Bolster Meaning & Origin

About Bolster
The surname Bolster is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "bolster," meaning a long, thick pillow or cushion. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was plump or had a round, cushion-like appearance. The name may also have been used metaphorically to describe someone who was supportive or comforting, akin to a bolster pillow.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bolster: 1,986
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,902
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.67

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PLSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B042306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊlstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PLSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bolster in Braille

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

The name Bolster in braille

How to sign the name Bolster using Sign Language

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

The name Bolster in sign language

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