Backus

Backus Meaning & Origin

About Backus
The surname Backus is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name "Baco," which was a short form of the name "Balthazar." The name "Balthazar" itself is of ancient Greek origin and means "Baal protects the king." Over time, the name evolved to "Backus" and became a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Backus: 7,064
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,974
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.39

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Backus in Braille

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

The name Backus in braille

How to sign the name Backus using Sign Language

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

The name Backus in sign language

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