Bettermann

Bettermann Meaning & Origin

About Bettermann
The surname Bettermann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bettermann," meaning "better man" or "superior man." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be of higher status or superior in some way, such as a skilled craftsman or a respected individual within their community. The name may have also been given to someone who aspired to be better or superior in their endeavors.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bettermann: 129
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 131,379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bettermann in Braille

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

The name Bettermann in braille

How to sign the name Bettermann using Sign Language

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

The name Bettermann in sign language

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