Bowlus

Bowlus Meaning & Origin

About Bowlus
The surname Bowlus is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bol" meaning "friend" or "companion." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was friendly or sociable. Over time, the name Bowlus became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bowlus: 390
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,072
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊləs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bowlus in Braille

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

The name Bowlus in braille

How to sign the name Bowlus using Sign Language

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

The name Bowlus in sign language

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