Bemiss

Bemiss Meaning & Origin

About Bemiss
The surname Bemiss is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "bemeis," meaning "to make amends" or "to make better." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their ability to resolve conflicts or improve situations. Over time, the name Bemiss became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bemiss: 373
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55121
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bemiss based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PMS
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 M IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛmɪs/
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('PMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bemiss in Braille

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

The name Bemiss in braille

How to sign the name Bemiss using Sign Language

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

The name Bemiss in sign language

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