Boza

Boza Meaning & Origin

About Boza
The surname Boza is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "boza," which refers to a fermented beverage made from grains or bread. It is believed that the surname Boza was originally a nickname given to someone who either produced or consumed this beverage. Over time, the nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Boza can be found in various Spanish-speaking countries, as well as among Spanish diaspora communities around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boza: 992
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,037
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PS
🗽 NYSIIS
BASA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 Z AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊzə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boza in Braille

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

The name Boza in braille

How to sign the name Boza using Sign Language

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

The name Boza in sign language

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