Betsy

Betsy Meaning & Origin

About Betsy
The surname Betsy is derived from the given name Elizabeth, which has Hebrew origins meaning "God is my oath." It is a popular surname in English-speaking countries and is often used as a diminutive or nickname for Elizabeth. The name Betsy signifies a strong and faithful individual who is committed to their promises and has a deep connection to their religious beliefs.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Betsy: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 T S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛtsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Betsy in Braille

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

The name Betsy in braille

How to sign the name Betsy using Sign Language

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

The name Betsy in sign language

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