Bethune

Bethune Meaning & Origin

About Bethune
The surname Bethune is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name "Beaton" or "Bethune" in France. It is believed to have been brought to Scotland by the Norman-French during the medieval period. The name is associated with the noble Bethune family, who held lands in Angus and Fife. Over time, variations of the name emerged, including Beaton, Beeton, and Bethune. Today, the surname Bethune is found primarily in Scotland and Canada.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bethune: 3,447
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,437
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
P0N
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B03050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH0 TH Y UW1 N
🌐 IPA
/bΙ™ΞΈΛˆjun/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('P0N', 'PTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bethune in Braille

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

The name Bethune in braille

How to sign the name Bethune using Sign Language

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

The name Bethune in sign language

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