Betters

Betters Meaning & Origin

About Betters
The surname Betters is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "betere," meaning "better" or "improver." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who excelled in their profession or was considered superior in some way. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled craftsmen, successful farmers, or even those who were known for their moral or intellectual superiority. Overall, the surname Betters signifies someone who was considered better or superior in their field or character.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Betters: 1,008
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,736
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTRS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B03062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 T ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛtərz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Betters in Braille

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

The name Betters in braille

How to sign the name Betters using Sign Language

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

The name Betters in sign language

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