About Bethea
The surname Bethea is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name MacBheatha, meaning "son of Bheatha." Bheatha is a personal name derived from the Gaelic word "beath," which means "life." The name Bethea is primarily found in Scotland and is associated with the Clan MacBeth. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, including Beath, Beattie, and Beaton.
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The surname Bethea is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bethea based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Bethea in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bethea using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.