Bulau

Bulau Meaning & Origin

About Bulau
The surname Bulau is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bulowe," meaning "bull." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned bulls, such as a cattle farmer or a bull handler. The name may also have been given to individuals who possessed characteristics associated with bulls, such as strength or stubbornness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bulau: 120
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 139228
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH0 L AW1
🌐 IPA
/bulau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bulau in Braille

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

The name Bulau in braille

How to sign the name Bulau using Sign Language

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

The name Bulau in sign language

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