Better

Better Meaning & Origin

About Better
The surname Better is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "betere," meaning "better" or "improved." It likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be superior or more skilled in some way. The name may have been given to individuals who excelled in a particular trade or had a higher social status. Over time, the surname Better became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Better: 407
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,176
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Better in Braille

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

The name Better in braille

How to sign the name Better using Sign Language

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

The name Better in sign language

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