Bonhomme

Bonhomme Meaning & Origin

About Bonhomme
The surname Bonhomme is of French origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old French word "bonhomme," which translates to "good man" or "kind-hearted person." It can also refer to a "gentleman" or a "simpleton." The name may have originally been a nickname given to someone who possessed these qualities or had a kind and gentle nature. Overall, the surname Bonhomme signifies goodness, kindness, and simplicity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bonhomme: 1,101
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,167
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bonhomme 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
PNM
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B05050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 N HH AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/bonhomme*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bonhomme in Braille

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

The name Bonhomme in braille

How to sign the name Bonhomme using Sign Language

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

The name Bonhomme in sign language

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