Bove

Bove Meaning & Origin

About Bove
The surname Bove is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "bos" meaning "ox" or "bull." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with or owned cattle. The name Bove may have been initially used to identify a cattle farmer, a butcher, or someone involved in the cattle trade. Over time, the surname Bove has spread beyond Italy and can be found in various parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bove: 3,847
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,562
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.3

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PF
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 V
🌐 IPA
/boʊv/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bove in Braille

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

The name Bove in braille

How to sign the name Bove using Sign Language

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

The name Bove in sign language

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