Bontz

Bontz Meaning & Origin

About Bontz
The surname Bontz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "buntz," meaning "bump" or "lump." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a prominent or noticeable bump or lump on their body. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bontz: 224
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83,834
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNTS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0532
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 N T S
🌐 IPA
/bontz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bontz in Braille

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

The name Bontz in braille

How to sign the name Bontz using Sign Language

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

The name Bontz in sign language

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