Bayoh

Bayoh Meaning & Origin

About Bayoh
The surname Bayoh is of West African origin, specifically from the Mende ethnic group in Sierra Leone. It is derived from the Mende word "bayoh," which means "one who brings happiness" or "one who brings joy." The name is often given to children born during times of celebration or happiness, and it reflects the cultural significance of joy and positivity within the Mende community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bayoh: 116
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 143149
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
P
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EY1 OW0
🌐 IPA
/bayoh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('P', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bayoh in Braille

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

The name Bayoh in braille

How to sign the name Bayoh using Sign Language

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

The name Bayoh in sign language

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