Bechstein

Bechstein Meaning & Origin

About Bechstein
The surname Bechstein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bechstein," meaning "beech tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or was associated with a beech tree. The name may have also been used as a habitational surname for individuals residing near a place named Bechstein.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bechstein: 253
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76029
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bechstein based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKSTN
🗽 NYSIIS
BACA
🔊 Soundex
B0202305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 K S T AY0 N
🌐 IPA
/bechstein*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bechstein in Braille

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

The name Bechstein in braille

How to sign the name Bechstein using Sign Language

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

The name Bechstein in sign language

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