Bonness

Bonness Meaning & Origin

About Bonness
The surname Bonness is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bonnesse," meaning "goodness" or "kindness." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed as a nickname for someone who was known for their benevolent or generous nature. Over time, the surname Bonness has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bonness: 254
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75,799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 N IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/bonness*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bonness in Braille

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

The name Bonness in braille

How to sign the name Bonness using Sign Language

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

The name Bonness in sign language

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