Bosse

Bosse Meaning & Origin

About Bosse
The surname Bosse is of Germanic origin and is derived from the Old High German word "bosso," meaning "boss" or "master." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or leadership. Over time, the surname Bosse may have been adopted by individuals who worked as supervisors, managers, or overseers. Today, it is a relatively common surname found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bosse: 4,036
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,222
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.37

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 S
🌐 IPA
/bɑs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bosse in Braille

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

The name Bosse in braille

How to sign the name Bosse using Sign Language

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

The name Bosse in sign language

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