Babbage

Babbage Meaning & Origin

About Babbage
The surname Babbage is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "babe" or "babbe," meaning "child" or "baby." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who had a youthful appearance or demeanor. Over time, the surname Babbage became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Notably, the surname gained prominence due to the renowned English mathematician and inventor Charles Babbage, who is often referred to as the "father of the computer."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Babbage: 161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Babbage 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
PPJ
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B01020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 B IH0 JH
🌐 IPA
/ˈbæbɪʤ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PPJ', 'PPK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Babbage in Braille

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

The name Babbage in braille

How to sign the name Babbage using Sign Language

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

The name Babbage in sign language

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