Bega

Bega Meaning & Origin

About Bega
The surname Bega is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "beccus," meaning "beak" or "bill." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive nose or beak-like feature. Over time, the surname Bega became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various regions of Italy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bega: 820
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,967
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IY1 G AH0
🌐 IPA
/bega*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bega in Braille

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

The name Bega in braille

How to sign the name Bega using Sign Language

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

The name Bega in sign language

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