Besst

Besst Meaning & Origin

About Besst
The surname Besst is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "best," meaning "the best" or "the finest." It likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be the best or most outstanding in a particular area or skill. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Besst may still carry the connotation of being exceptional or superior in some way.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Besst: 148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 117,480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PST
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 S T
🌐 IPA
/besst*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Besst in Braille

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

The name Besst in braille

How to sign the name Besst using Sign Language

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

The name Besst in sign language

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