Bunyon

Bunyon Meaning & Origin

About Bunyon
The surname Bunyon is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "bunion," which refers to a painful swelling on the foot. It is believed that the surname was originally a nickname given to someone who had a noticeable bunion or a deformity in their foot. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bunyon: 164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,199
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bunyon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 N Y AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/bunyon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bunyon in Braille

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

The name Bunyon in braille

How to sign the name Bunyon using Sign Language

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

The name Bunyon in sign language

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