Besson

Besson Meaning & Origin

About Besson
The surname Besson is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "besson," meaning "twin." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who had a twin sibling or had a resemblance to a twin. Over time, the name Besson became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Besson can be found worldwide, particularly in French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Besson: 859
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,918
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛsən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Besson in Braille

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

The name Besson in braille

How to sign the name Besson using Sign Language

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

The name Besson in sign language

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