Boster

Boster Meaning & Origin

About Boster
The surname Boster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bostære," meaning "archer" or "crossbowman." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who was skilled in archery or worked as a crossbowman. Over time, the surname Boster may have been anglicized or altered in spelling as it migrated to different regions. Today, individuals with the surname Boster can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boster: 1,121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,838
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B02306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɑstər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boster in Braille

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

The name Boster in braille

How to sign the name Boster using Sign Language

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

The name Boster in sign language

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