Boo

Boo Meaning & Origin

About Boo
The surname Boo is of Korean origin and is derived from the Korean word "bu" meaning "a state of being" or "a state of existence." It is a relatively rare surname and is often found among the Korean-Chinese ethnic minority. The exact meaning and origin of the surname Boo may vary depending on the specific region or family history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boo: 508
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,640
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
P
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B UW1
🌐 IPA
/bu/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('P', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boo in Braille

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

The name Boo in braille

How to sign the name Boo using Sign Language

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

The name Boo in sign language

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