Bangs

Bangs Meaning & Origin

About Bangs
The surname Bangs is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old Norse word "bang" meaning "a ridge" or "a bank," referring to someone who lived near a hill or embankment. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Bange, which is derived from the Old English word "bana" meaning "slayer" or "killer," suggesting a possible occupational or nickname origin. Ultimately, the exact meaning of the surname Bangs may vary depending on its specific historical and regional context.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bangs: 2,490
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,467
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.84

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNKS
đŸ—œ NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B052
đŸŽ” Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 NG Z
🌐 IPA
/béƋz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bangs in Braille

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

The name Bangs in braille

How to sign the name Bangs using Sign Language

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

The name Bangs in sign language

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