Benbow

Benbow Meaning & Origin

About Benbow
The surname Benbow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Benn" or "Benne," meaning "bear cub," combined with the word "boga," meaning "bow." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in archery or had a bear-like appearance. Over time, the surname Benbow has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to individuals with these characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Benbow: 2,430
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,703
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.82

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNP
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 N B OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛnboʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNP', 'PNPF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Benbow in Braille

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

The name Benbow in braille

How to sign the name Benbow using Sign Language

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

The name Benbow in sign language

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