Bonser

Bonser Meaning & Origin

About Bonser
The surname Bonser is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "bonser" or "bonsergeant," meaning a good or worthy sergeant. It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who held the rank of sergeant or a similar position of authority in medieval times. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who displayed qualities of leadership, bravery, or skill in military or civil service. Over time, the surname Bonser has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bonser: 914
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,654
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bonser based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNSR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 N S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɑnsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bonser in Braille

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

The name Bonser in braille

How to sign the name Bonser using Sign Language

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

The name Bonser in sign language

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