Bonney

Bonney Meaning & Origin

About Bonney
The surname Bonney is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old French word "bon" meaning "good" or "handsome." As a surname, Bonney could have been a nickname given to someone who was considered attractive or virtuous. Alternatively, it may have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a place called Bonney or Bonny. Overall, the surname Bonney suggests positive qualities or a connection to a specific place.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bonney: 4,491
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,413
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.52

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɑni/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bonney in Braille

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

The name Bonney in braille

How to sign the name Bonney using Sign Language

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

The name Bonney in sign language

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