Bonsu

Bonsu Meaning & Origin

About Bonsu
The surname Bonsu is of Akan origin and is predominantly found among the Akan people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word "bonsu," which means "elephant hunter" or "one who captures elephants." The name is often associated with bravery, strength, and leadership, as elephant hunting was considered a prestigious and courageous activity in traditional Akan society. Today, the surname Bonsu is commonly used as a personal name as well, reflecting the continued significance of its historical meaning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bonsu: 921
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,492
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bonsu 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
PNS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 N S UW0
🌐 IPA
/bonsu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bonsu in Braille

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

The name Bonsu in braille

How to sign the name Bonsu using Sign Language

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

The name Bonsu in sign language

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