Boner

Boner Meaning & Origin

About Boner
The surname Boner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "boner," meaning "builder" or "constructor." It is an occupational surname that likely referred to someone who worked as a builder or a carpenter. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have changed, leading to variations such as Bonner or Bonar.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boner: 2,122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,155
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.72

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boner 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 Boner 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 Boner in Braille

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

The name Boner in braille

How to sign the name Boner using Sign Language

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

The name Boner in sign language

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