Bodner

Bodner Meaning & Origin

About Bodner
The surname Bodner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bode" meaning "messenger" or "herald." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a messenger or a herald. Over time, the name Bodner may have also been used to denote someone who possessed qualities associated with a messenger, such as being reliable, trustworthy, or eloquent in speech.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bodner: 2,274
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13397
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.77

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bodner 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

📇 Metaphone
PTNR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B03506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 D N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɑdnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B356

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bodner in Braille

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

The name Bodner in braille

How to sign the name Bodner using Sign Language

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

The name Bodner in sign language

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