Bein

Bein Meaning & Origin

About Bein
The surname Bein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bein," meaning "leg" or "bone." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic related to the leg or bone, such as a person with a limp or a strong build. Over time, the surname Bein has likely been adopted by various individuals and families, regardless of their physical attributes, and has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bein: 691
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,121
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IY1 N
🌐 IPA
/bin/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bein in Braille

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

The name Bein in braille

How to sign the name Bein using Sign Language

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

The name Bein in sign language

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