Beguin

Beguin Meaning & Origin

About Beguin
The surname Beguin is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "beguin," meaning "beggar" or "mendicant." It was originally a nickname given to individuals who were beggars or lived a humble lifestyle. Over time, the surname may have been adopted by families who were involved in charitable or religious activities, such as the Beguines, a lay religious movement in medieval Europe. Today, the surname Beguin is relatively rare and can be found primarily in French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Beguin: 198
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92719
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH0 G IY1 N
🌐 IPA
/beguin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Beguin in Braille

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

The name Beguin in braille

How to sign the name Beguin using Sign Language

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

The name Beguin in sign language

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