Bonny

Bonny Meaning & Origin

About Bonny
The surname Bonny is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "bon," meaning good or handsome. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was considered attractive or pleasant in appearance. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations, often denoting a family's ancestral connection to someone with these desirable qualities.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bonny: 606
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,838
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bonny 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 Bonny 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 Bonny in Braille

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

The name Bonny in braille

How to sign the name Bonny using Sign Language

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

The name Bonny in sign language

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