Banfill

Banfill Meaning & Origin

About Banfill
The surname Banfill is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "bana" meaning "slayer" or "killer" and "fyllan" meaning "to fill." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was a skilled warrior or a fierce fighter. Over time, the surname Banfill has evolved and may have been influenced by various regional dialects, resulting in different spellings and variations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Banfill: 418
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,106
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNFL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B05104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 N F IH0 L
🌐 IPA
/banfill*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Banfill in Braille

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

The name Banfill in braille

How to sign the name Banfill using Sign Language

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

The name Banfill in sign language

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