Boun

Boun Meaning & Origin

About Boun
The surname Boun is of Vietnamese origin and is derived from the word "boun," which means "good" or "virtuous" in the Vietnamese language. It is a relatively uncommon surname and is often associated with individuals who are believed to possess positive qualities or exhibit moral excellence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boun: 179
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AW1 N
🌐 IPA
/boun*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boun in Braille

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

The name Boun in braille

How to sign the name Boun using Sign Language

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

The name Boun in sign language

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