Bule

Bule Meaning & Origin

About Bule
The surname Bule is of Indonesian origin and is derived from the Javanese word "bule" which means "foreigner" or "Caucasian." It is often used to refer to people of European descent in Indonesia. The surname Bule signifies a connection to the history of European presence and influence in Indonesia, particularly during the colonial era.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bule: 183
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98982
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B Y UW1 L
🌐 IPA
/bule*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bule in Braille

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

The name Bule in braille

How to sign the name Bule using Sign Language

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

The name Bule in sign language

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