Betterman

Betterman Meaning & Origin

About Betterman
The surname Betterman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "beterman," meaning "prayer man" or "one who prays." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who had a religious role, such as a priest or a person known for their devoutness and dedication to prayer. The name may also have been bestowed upon someone as a nickname for their pious nature or as an ironic name for someone who was the opposite.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Betterman: 142
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 121,590
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B0306505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 T ER0 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/betterman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B365

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Betterman in Braille

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

The name Betterman in braille

How to sign the name Betterman using Sign Language

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

The name Betterman in sign language

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