Began

Began Meaning & Origin

About Began
The surname Began is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "began," which means "to begin" or "to start." It is likely that the surname was originally given to someone who was seen as a beginner or a newcomer in a particular field or occupation. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who was known for being the first to start or initiate something.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Began: 351
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,914
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH0 G AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/bɪˈgæn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Began in Braille

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

The name Began in braille

How to sign the name Began using Sign Language

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

The name Began in sign language

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