Bonfoey

Bonfoey Meaning & Origin

About Bonfoey
The surname Bonfoey is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "bon foi," meaning "good faith." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their honesty, trustworthiness, or good character. The name may have been given to individuals as a way to distinguish them from others in the community. Over time, the surname Bonfoey has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bonfoey: 121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 138,304
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNF
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 N F OY0
🌐 IPA
/bonfoey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bonfoey in Braille

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

The name Bonfoey in braille

How to sign the name Bonfoey using Sign Language

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

The name Bonfoey in sign language

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