Bansal

Bansal Meaning & Origin

About Bansal
The surname Bansal is of Indian origin and is commonly found among the Hindu community, particularly in the state of Punjab. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "bans" meaning "bamboo" and "al" meaning "dweller" or "residing in." Therefore, the surname Bansal can be interpreted to mean "one who resides near or in a bamboo grove." The surname is often associated with the Bania caste, which traditionally consisted of merchants and traders.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bansal: 2,173
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,893
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.74

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bansal based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNSL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA0 N S AA1 L
🌐 IPA
/bɑnˈsɑl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bansal in Braille

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

The name Bansal in braille

How to sign the name Bansal using Sign Language

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

The name Bansal in sign language

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