Bison

Bison Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bison: 297
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66553
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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.

Ranking information for the surname Bison is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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PSN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AY1 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbaɪsən/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bison in Braille

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

The name Bison in braille

How to sign the name Bison using Sign Language

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.

The name Bison in sign language

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