Besterman

Besterman Meaning & Origin

About Besterman
The surname Besterman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "beste," meaning "beast" or "animal," and the suffix "-man," indicating a person. Therefore, the surname Besterman is believed to have originally referred to someone who worked with or cared for animals, such as a herdsman or a cattleman. Over time, the name may have evolved to encompass other occupations or become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Besterman: 154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Besterman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSTRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B02306505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 S T ER0 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/besterman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSTRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Besterman in Braille

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

The name Besterman in braille

How to sign the name Besterman using Sign Language

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

The name Besterman in sign language

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