Boulier

Boulier Meaning & Origin

About Boulier
The surname Boulier is of French origin and is derived from the word "boule," meaning "ball" or "sphere." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold balls, such as those used in games or as decorative objects. The name may also have been given to someone who had a round or spherical physical appearance. Overall, the surname Boulier is associated with the occupation or physical characteristic related to balls or spheres.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boulier: 514
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,237
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B0406
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B UW1 L IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbuliΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PL', 'PLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boulier in Braille

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

The name Boulier in braille

How to sign the name Boulier using Sign Language

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

The name Boulier in sign language

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