Bechard

Bechard Meaning & Origin

About Bechard
The surname Bechard is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "beche," meaning "pickaxe" or "mattock." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or made pickaxes. Over time, the name Bechard became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in France and French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bechard: 2,053
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14523
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.7

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PXRT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B02063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 K ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛkərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PXRT', 'PKRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B263

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bechard in Braille

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

The name Bechard in braille

How to sign the name Bechard using Sign Language

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

The name Bechard in sign language

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