Bantum

Bantum Meaning & Origin

About Bantum
The surname Bantum is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "bant," which means "band" or "ribbon" in Dutch. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with ribbons or bands, possibly indicating a profession or a distinctive feature. Over time, the surname Bantum has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bantum: 282
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,579
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNTM
🗽 NYSIIS
BAN
🔊 Soundex
B05305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 N T AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/bantum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNTM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B535

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bantum in Braille

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

The name Bantum in braille

How to sign the name Bantum using Sign Language

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

The name Bantum in sign language

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