Bandy

Bandy Meaning & Origin

About Bandy
The surname Bandy is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "bande," meaning "a band or belt." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who wore a distinctive belt or sash, or possibly as an occupational name for a maker or seller of belts. The surname Bandy has variations such as Bandey and Bandie, and it is relatively uncommon today.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bandy: 8,582
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4133
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.91

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B0530
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 N D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbændi/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bandy in Braille

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

The name Bandy in braille

How to sign the name Bandy using Sign Language

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

The name Bandy in sign language

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