Bolten

Bolten Meaning & Origin

About Bolten
The surname Bolten is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bolt," meaning a bolt or arrow. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for a maker or seller of bolts or arrows. The name may also have been a nickname for someone who was swift or agile, likened to the flight of an arrow. Overall, the surname Bolten is associated with the trade of bolts or arrows and may also indicate characteristics of speed or agility.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bolten: 714
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,268
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B04305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊltən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bolten in Braille

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

The name Bolten in braille

How to sign the name Bolten using Sign Language

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

The name Bolten in sign language

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