Bunn

Bunn Meaning & Origin

About Bunn
The surname Bunn is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bun," meaning a small round loaf of bread. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who either made or sold buns or had a round or plump appearance resembling a bun. Over time, the surname Bunn became hereditary and passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Bunn can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bunn: 11,180
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,230
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.79

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 N
🌐 IPA
/bən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bunn in Braille

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

The name Bunn in braille

How to sign the name Bunn using Sign Language

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

The name Bunn in sign language

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