Bongers

Bongers Meaning & Origin

About Bongers
The surname Bongers is of Dutch origin and is derived from the occupational name "bonger," meaning a cooper or barrel maker. It is derived from the Middle Dutch word "bonghe," which refers to a barrel or cask. The surname Bongers likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who was involved in the production or trade of barrels. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bongers: 419
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,999
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNKRS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B052062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 NG ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɔŋərz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNKRS', 'PNJRS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bongers in Braille

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

The name Bongers in braille

How to sign the name Bongers using Sign Language

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

The name Bongers in sign language

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