About Bison
The surname Bison is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bison," meaning "bison" or "wild ox." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a hunter or a herdsman of bison or wild oxen. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who possessed the characteristics associated with a bison, such as strength or resilience.
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The surname Bison is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bison 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 Bison in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bison using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.