Bayless

Bayless Meaning & Origin

About Bayless
The surname Bayless is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "begeleas," meaning "without a ring." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was unmarried or without a wedding ring. Over time, the name Bayless became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bayless: 6,171
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,632
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EY1 L IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈbeɪlɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bayless in Braille

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

The name Bayless in braille

How to sign the name Bayless using Sign Language

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

The name Bayless in sign language

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