Bannerman

Bannerman Meaning & Origin

About Bannerman
The surname Bannerman is of Scottish origin and is derived from the occupation of a banner bearer. In medieval times, a banner was a flag or standard carried by a knight or nobleman during battles or tournaments. The Bannerman surname was given to individuals who held this important role, carrying and displaying the banner of their lord or clan. Over time, the name Bannerman became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations, and is now a relatively uncommon surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bannerman: 1,719
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,662
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.58

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B0506505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 N ER0 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbænərmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B565

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bannerman in Braille

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

The name Bannerman in braille

How to sign the name Bannerman using Sign Language

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

The name Bannerman in sign language

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