Bender

Bender Meaning & Origin

About Bender
The surname Bender is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "benden" which means "to bend" or "to curve." As a surname, it could have been given to someone who had a physical characteristic of being bent or curved, or it could have been an occupational name for a cooper or barrel maker, as bending wood was an essential part of their trade. Additionally, it could have been a nickname for someone who was known for being flexible or adaptable in their personality or behavior.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bender features prominently in our database, being among the top 1000 surnames. Explore its detailed popularity metrics and distribution:

  • Number of People with the name Bender: 39,551
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 881
  • Frequency per 100k people: 13.41

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bender 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PNTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B05306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbΙ›ndΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bender in Braille

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

The name Bender in braille

How to sign the name Bender using Sign Language

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

The name Bender in sign language

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