Bainum

Bainum Meaning & Origin

About Bainum
The surname Bainum is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "ban" meaning "white" or "fair." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. Over time, the surname Bainum has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Bayne or Bane.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bainum: 227
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,908
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bainum based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNM
🗽 NYSIIS
BAN
🔊 Soundex
B0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EY1 N AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/bainum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bainum in Braille

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

The name Bainum in braille

How to sign the name Bainum using Sign Language

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

The name Bainum in sign language

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