Bavis

Bavis Meaning & Origin

About Bavis
The surname Bavis is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "bave," meaning "foam" or "saliva." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a frothy or foamy appearance, possibly referring to their complexion or the way they spoke. Over time, the surname Bavis has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Baves or Bavies.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bavis: 267
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,771
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PFS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EY1 V IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈbeɪvɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bavis in Braille

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

The name Bavis in braille

How to sign the name Bavis using Sign Language

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

The name Bavis in sign language

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