Besteman

Besteman Meaning & Origin

About Besteman
The surname Besteman is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "beste" meaning "best" and "man" meaning "man." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered the best or most skilled in their profession or trade. The name may have been given to individuals who excelled in their respective fields, distinguishing them as the best among their peers.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Besteman: 172
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 104,156
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSTMN
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B0230505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 S T AH0 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/besteman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSTMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Besteman in Braille

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

The name Besteman in braille

How to sign the name Besteman using Sign Language

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

The name Besteman in sign language

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