About Bend
The surname Bend is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a bend in a river or road, derived from the Middle English word "bend" meaning "curve" or "bend." Alternatively, it could be a metonymic occupational name for a cooper or barrel maker, as "bend" was also used to refer to a barrel stave. Lastly, it could be a variant spelling of the surname Bann, derived from the Old English word "benn" meaning "wound" or "sore." The exact meaning of the surname Bend would depend on the specific historical context and region.
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The surname Bend is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bend based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Bend in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bend using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.