Boniface

Boniface Meaning & Origin

About Boniface
The surname Boniface is of French origin and is derived from the Latin name "Bonifatius," meaning "good fate" or "fortunate." It was originally a personal name given to someone believed to bring good luck or have a favorable destiny. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. The name Boniface is often associated with individuals who are seen as fortunate or bring good fortune to others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boniface: 960
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,684
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNFS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0501020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 N IH0 F EY2 S
🌐 IPA
/boniface*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B512

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boniface in Braille

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

The name Boniface in braille

How to sign the name Boniface using Sign Language

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

The name Boniface in sign language

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