Benight

Benight Meaning & Origin

About Benight
The surname Benight is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "beniht," meaning "to make dark" or "to obscure." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was considered to be gloomy, dark, or mysterious in nature. The name may have also been given to someone who lived in a place that was hidden or secluded. Overall, the surname Benight suggests a connection to darkness or obscurity.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Benight: 129
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 131,379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BAG
πŸ”Š Soundex
B050203
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IY0 N AY1 T
🌐 IPA
/biˈnaΙͺt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Benight in Braille

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

The name Benight in braille

How to sign the name Benight using Sign Language

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

The name Benight in sign language

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