Bonecutter

Bonecutter Meaning & Origin

About Bonecutter
The surname Bonecutter is of English origin and is occupational in nature. It is derived from the Middle English word "boncutteler," which refers to a person who cuts bones, particularly in the trade of butchery. The name likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone involved in the butchering profession, indicating their skill in cutting bones. Over time, this name became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bonecutter: 496
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,511
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bonecutter 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
PNKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B05020306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 N K AH2 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊnˌkətər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bonecutter in Braille

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

The name Bonecutter in braille

How to sign the name Bonecutter using Sign Language

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

The name Bonecutter in sign language

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