Bonk

Bonk Meaning & Origin

About Bonk
The surname Bonk is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "bonk" which means "to hit" or "to strike." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a strong physical presence or was known for their forceful personality. The surname Bonk is relatively rare and is primarily found among Polish communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bonk: 2,726
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,537
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.92

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/bɑŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bonk in Braille

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

The name Bonk in braille

How to sign the name Bonk using Sign Language

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

The name Bonk in sign language

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