Bostain

Bostain Meaning & Origin

About Bostain
The surname Bostain is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bost," meaning "boast" or "arrogance." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was boastful or proud. Over time, the name evolved to Bostain and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Bostain can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bostain: 235
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80678
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSTN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B02305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW0 S T EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/bostain*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bostain in Braille

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

The name Bostain in braille

How to sign the name Bostain using Sign Language

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

The name Bostain in sign language

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