Befus

Befus Meaning & Origin

About Befus
The surname Befus is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "befus," meaning "to be quick" or "to be hasty." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone who was known for their quickness or haste in their actions or decisions. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Befus: 218
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,659
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Befus 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
PFS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IY1 F AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/befus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Befus in Braille

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

The name Befus in braille

How to sign the name Befus using Sign Language

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

The name Befus in sign language

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