Bakunas

Bakunas Meaning & Origin

About Bakunas
The surname Bakunas is of Lithuanian origin and is derived from the Lithuanian word "bakūnas," which means "hawk." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Bakūnas. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed hawk-like qualities, such as sharp eyesight or a fierce demeanor. Today, individuals with the surname Bakunas can be found primarily in Lithuania and among Lithuanian diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bakunas: 156
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 112568
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKNS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA0 K UW1 N AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/bakunas*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bakunas in Braille

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

The name Bakunas in braille

How to sign the name Bakunas using Sign Language

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

The name Bakunas in sign language

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