Boos

Boos Meaning & Origin

About Boos
The surname Boos is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bōs," meaning "angry" or "fierce." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone with a fierce or aggressive temperament. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Boos can be found in various German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boos: 3,562
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9164
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PS
🗜 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B UW1 Z
🌐 IPA
/buz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boos in Braille

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

The name Boos in braille

How to sign the name Boos using Sign Language

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

The name Boos in sign language

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