Bequette

Bequette Meaning & Origin

About Bequette
The surname Bequette is of French origin and is derived from the word "bequet," meaning "small beak" or "bill." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive nose or beak-like feature. Over time, the surname Bequette has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bequette: 1,285
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,617
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.44

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKT
🗽 NYSIIS
BAGA
🔊 Soundex
B02030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH0 K EH1 T
🌐 IPA
/bɪˈkɛt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bequette in Braille

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

The name Bequette in braille

How to sign the name Bequette using Sign Language

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

The name Bequette in sign language

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