About Sonny
The surname Sonny is derived from the given name Sonny, which is a diminutive form of the name "Son" or "Sunny." It is of English origin and is often used as a nickname for someone who is cheerful, bright, or optimistic. The surname Sonny, therefore, is likely to have been adopted by families whose ancestors were known for possessing these qualities.
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The surname Sonny is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sonny 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 Sonny is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sonny in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sonny using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.