Boudin

Boudin Meaning & Origin

About Boudin
The surname Boudin is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "boudin," meaning "black pudding" or "blood sausage." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who either made or sold this type of sausage. Over time, the surname Boudin became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boudin: 153
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 114,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boudin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B UW1 D IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbudɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boudin in Braille

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

The name Boudin in braille

How to sign the name Boudin using Sign Language

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

The name Boudin in sign language

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