Bonar

Bonar Meaning & Origin

About Bonar
The surname Bonar is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "bonn," meaning "sole" or "foundation." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was steadfast or reliable. Over time, it evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Bonar can be found across the world, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bonar: 2,599
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,012
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.88

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bonar 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 Bonar is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bonar in Braille

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

The name Bonar in braille

How to sign the name Bonar using Sign Language

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

The name Bonar in sign language

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