Bose

Bose Meaning & Origin

About Bose
The surname Bose is of Indian origin and is commonly found among Bengali Hindus. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Vasa," meaning "dweller" or "inhabitant." The surname Bose is associated with the Kayastha community, who traditionally held administrative and clerical positions in ancient India. Over time, the surname has spread beyond the Kayastha community and is now used by various other castes and communities in India.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bose: 3,406
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9547
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 Z
🌐 IPA
/boʊz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bose in Braille

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

The name Bose in braille

How to sign the name Bose using Sign Language

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

The name Bose in sign language

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