Besl

Besl Meaning & Origin

About Besl
The surname Besl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "besel," meaning "little barrel" or "keg." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the production or trade of barrels or casks. Over time, the surname Besl may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with the use or distribution of barrels, such as coopers or tavern keepers.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Besl: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B024
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/besl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Besl in Braille

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

The name Besl in braille

How to sign the name Besl using Sign Language

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

The name Besl in sign language

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