Bettner

Bettner Meaning & Origin

About Bettner
The surname Bettner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "betten," meaning "to pray" or "to request." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked as a prayer leader or someone who made requests on behalf of others. The name may also have been given to individuals who were known for their devoutness or piety.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bettner: 339
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,603
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bettner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTNR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B03506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 T N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛtnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B356

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bettner in Braille

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

The name Bettner in braille

How to sign the name Bettner using Sign Language

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

The name Bettner in sign language

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