Bonus

Bonus Meaning & Origin

About Bonus
The surname Bonus is of Latin origin and is derived from the Latin word "bonus," meaning "good" or "kind." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be good-natured, generous, or virtuous. The name Bonus may have been given to individuals who displayed positive qualities or acted in a benevolent manner, and it eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bonus: 577
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,389
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 N AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊnəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bonus in Braille

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

The name Bonus in braille

How to sign the name Bonus using Sign Language

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

The name Bonus in sign language

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