Boulch

Boulch Meaning & Origin

About Boulch
The surname Boulch 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 worked with or made balls, such as a ball maker or a player of ball games. Over time, the surname Boulch has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boulch: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boulch 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
PLX
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B UW1 L CH
🌐 IPA
/boulch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLX', 'PLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boulch in Braille

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

The name Boulch in braille

How to sign the name Boulch using Sign Language

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

The name Boulch in sign language

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