About Bessemer
The surname Bessemer is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "besmaere," meaning "maker of besoms." A besom is a type of broom made from twigs tied together, and the name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or sold besoms. Over time, the spelling of the surname evolved to Bessemer. Today, the surname Bessemer is relatively rare and can be found mainly in the United Kingdom and the United States.
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The surname Bessemer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bessemer 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 Bessemer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bessemer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bessemer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.