Boul

Boul Meaning & Origin

About Boul
The surname Boul is of French origin and is derived from the word "boule," meaning "ball" or "sphere." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was round or rotund in shape. The name may have also been given to someone who played or worked with balls, such as a ball maker or a ball game player. Over time, the surname Boul has evolved and spread to different regions, including England and Scotland, where it may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boul: 137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 125282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B UW1 L
🌐 IPA
/boul*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boul in Braille

The image below is how to represent Boul in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Boul in braille

How to sign the name Boul using Sign Language

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

The name Boul in sign language

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