About Bolter
The surname Bolter is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Middle English word "bolter," which referred to a sieve or a sifter used in the process of separating flour from bran. As a result, the surname Bolter may have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a miller or in the milling industry. Another possibility is that it could have been a nickname given to someone who was known for their swift or agile movements, as "bolter" can also mean a person or animal that bolts or runs away quickly.
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The surname Bolter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bolter 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 Bolter is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bolter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bolter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.