Bones
Bones Meaning & Origin
About Bones
The surname Bones is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ban," meaning bone. It is a metonymic occupational name for a bone-setter or a nickname for someone with a skeletal frame. The name may also have been given to someone with a bony or prominent facial structure. Overall, the surname Bones signifies a connection to bones or bone-related characteristics.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Bones is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Bones: 2,197
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 13771
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.74
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bones 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Bones in Braille
Here's how to represent Bones in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Bones using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Bones using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
