Boulton

Boulton Meaning & Origin

About Boulton
The surname Boulton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bula" meaning "bull" and the suffix "-ton" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, the surname Boulton is believed to have originated as a locational name for someone who lived near a settlement or enclosure where bulls were kept or where bull-related activities took place. Over time, variations of the surname Boulton have emerged, such as Bolton or Boult, but they all share a common origin related to bulls and settlements.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boulton: 2,414
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,782
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.82

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boulton 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
PLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B04305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AW1 L T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbaʊltən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boulton in Braille

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

The name Boulton in braille

How to sign the name Boulton using Sign Language

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

The name Boulton in sign language

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