Becher

Becher Meaning & Origin

About Becher
The surname Becher is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "becher," meaning "cup" or "goblet." As a surname, Becher could have been a metonymic occupational name for a cup maker or a tavern keeper. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who had a cup-like or round-shaped head. The surname Becher is relatively common in German-speaking regions and has variations such as Becker and Bäcker.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Becher: 2,496
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,444
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.85

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PXR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PXR', 'PKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Becher in Braille

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

The name Becher in braille

How to sign the name Becher using Sign Language

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

The name Becher in sign language

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