Boltin

Boltin Meaning & Origin

About Boltin
The surname Boltin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bolt," meaning a short, thick arrow or dart. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was swift or agile, or perhaps a skilled archer. The name may also have been occupational, referring to a maker or seller of bolts or arrows. Overall, the surname Boltin signifies a connection to archery or swiftness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boltin: 278
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boltin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boltin in Braille

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

The name Boltin in braille

How to sign the name Boltin using Sign Language

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

The name Boltin in sign language

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