Sonnier

Sonnier Meaning & Origin

About Sonnier
The surname Sonnier is of French origin and is derived from the word "sonneur," meaning "bell-ringer" or "bell-maker." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked with bells, such as bell ringers or craftsmen who made bells. The name Sonnier is predominantly found in the French-speaking regions of France, particularly in the southern part of the country.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sonnier: 6,068
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,715
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AH1 N IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsəniər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SN', 'SNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sonnier in Braille

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

The name Sonnier in braille

How to sign the name Sonnier using Sign Language

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

The name Sonnier in sign language

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