Bound
Bound Meaning & Origin
About Bound
The surname Bound is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived by a boundary or boundary marker, derived from the Old English word "bund," meaning "boundary" or "limit." Alternatively, it could be a nickname for someone who was bound or tied, possibly referring to a prisoner or someone who had been bound by an obligation or contract. The surname Bound may also have originated as a variant spelling of the surname Bond, which has similar meanings.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Bound is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Bound: 400
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 51941
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.14
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bound 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 Bound is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Bound in Braille
Here's how to represent Bound in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Bound using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Bound using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
