Beig

Beig Meaning & Origin

About Beig
The surname Beig is of Persian origin and is derived from the Persian word "beig" or "beg," which means "chief" or "noble." It was originally a title of honor given to high-ranking officials or military commanders in the Persian Empire. Over time, it became adopted as a hereditary surname by families associated with nobility or those who held positions of authority. Today, individuals with the surname Beig can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with historical Persian influence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Beig: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156,044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Beig in Braille

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

The name Beig in braille

How to sign the name Beig using Sign Language

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

The name Beig in sign language

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