Begin

Begin Meaning & Origin

About Begin
The surname Begin is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "begin," meaning "to begin" or "to start." It is a relatively common Jewish surname and is often associated with individuals who were known for their initiative, leadership, or the beginning of something significant.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Begin: 2,644
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,839
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.9

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PJN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH0 G IH1 N
🌐 IPA
/bɪˈgɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PJN', 'PKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Begin in Braille

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

The name Begin in braille

How to sign the name Begin using Sign Language

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

The name Begin in sign language

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