Bonker

Bonker Meaning & Origin

About Bonker
The surname Bonker is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "bonk," which means "to hit" or "to strike." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their strong or forceful personality. Over time, the surname Bonker has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bonker: 120
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 139,228
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 NG K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɔŋkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bonker in Braille

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

The name Bonker in braille

How to sign the name Bonker using Sign Language

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

The name Bonker in sign language

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