Bangen

Bangen Meaning & Origin

About Bangen
The surname Bangen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bange," meaning "fear" or "anxiety." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was anxious or fearful. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Bangen are likely to have ancestors who were known for their anxious or fearful nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bangen: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154,907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNJN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B05205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 NG G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/bangen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNJN', 'PNKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bangen in Braille

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

The name Bangen in braille

How to sign the name Bangen using Sign Language

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

The name Bangen in sign language

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