Bedard

Bedard Meaning & Origin

About Bedard
The surname Bedard is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "bedeau" or "bedel," meaning "beadle" or "usher." The term "bedeau" referred to a church official responsible for maintaining order during religious ceremonies and assisting the clergy. Over time, the surname Bedard became associated with individuals who held this position or were involved in similar roles within the church. Today, the surname Bedard is primarily found in French-speaking regions, particularly in France and Canada.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bedard: 6,046
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,734
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTRT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B03063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH0 D AA1 R D
🌐 IPA
/bɪˈdɑrd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B363

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bedard in Braille

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

The name Bedard in braille

How to sign the name Bedard using Sign Language

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

The name Bedard in sign language

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