Bolt

Bolt Meaning & Origin

About Bolt
The surname Bolt is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "bolt," meaning a short, heavy arrow or a spear. Alternatively, it could be a nickname for a fast runner, as "bolt" also refers to a sudden dash or movement. The surname may have also originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent hill or a bend in a river, as "bolt" can mean a steep slope or a bend. Overall, the surname Bolt is associated with speed, agility, or geographical features.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bolt: 7,504
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,726
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.54

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L T
🌐 IPA
/boʊlt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bolt in Braille

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

The name Bolt in braille

How to sign the name Bolt using Sign Language

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

The name Bolt in sign language

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