Banter

Banter Meaning & Origin

About Banter
The surname Banter is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "banteren," meaning to jest or mock. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their playful or teasing nature. The surname Banter signifies a person who enjoys engaging in banter or light-hearted conversation, often characterized by good-natured teasing or joking.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Banter: 316
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63218
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
PNTR
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
BA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
B05306
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 N T ER0
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆbรฆntษ™r/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('PNTR', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Banter in Braille

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

The name Banter in braille

How to sign the name Banter using Sign Language

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

The name Banter in sign language

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