Backous

Backous Meaning & Origin

About Backous
The surname Backous is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bac" meaning "bake" or "baker." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a baker or was associated with the baking trade. The name Backous signifies the ancestral connection to this profession and is a testament to the individual or family's historical involvement in the baking industry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Backous: 176
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,197
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 K AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/backous*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Backous in Braille

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

The name Backous in braille

How to sign the name Backous using Sign Language

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

The name Backous in sign language

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