Bounds

Bounds Meaning & Origin

About Bounds
The surname Bounds is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "bound," meaning a boundary or limit. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary or a landmark that marked a boundary. The name could also have been a nickname for someone who was seen as being bound or restricted in some way, either physically or socially. Overall, the surname Bounds likely originated as a descriptive name for someone associated with a boundary or limit.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bounds: 7,960
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,457
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.7

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PNTS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B0532
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AW1 N D Z
🌐 IPA
/baʊndz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PNTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bounds in Braille

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

The name Bounds in braille

How to sign the name Bounds using Sign Language

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

The name Bounds in sign language

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