Bowline

Bowline Meaning & Origin

About Bowline
The surname Bowline is of English origin and is derived from the nautical term "bowline," which refers to a type of knot used in sailing. The name was likely given to someone who was skilled in tying this particular knot or had a connection to the maritime industry. As a surname, Bowline signifies a person's association with sailing or their expertise in knot-tying.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bowline: 157
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,988
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PLN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B04050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L AY0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊlaΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bowline in Braille

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

The name Bowline in braille

How to sign the name Bowline using Sign Language

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

The name Bowline in sign language

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