Bonter

Bonter Meaning & Origin

About Bonter
The surname Bonter is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "bon," meaning good or kind. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be good-natured or generous. Over time, the name evolved into Bonter and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Bonter can be found primarily in the United Kingdom and Canada.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bonter: 242
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,821
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNTR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B05306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 N T ER0
🌐 IPA
/bonter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bonter in Braille

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

The name Bonter in braille

How to sign the name Bonter using Sign Language

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

The name Bonter in sign language

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