Bevis

Bevis Meaning & Origin

About Bevis
The surname Bevis is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Bevis," which itself originated from the Old French name "Beuve." The name Bevis is believed to have been introduced to England by the Normans after the 1066 Norman Conquest. The meaning of the surname Bevis is uncertain, but it is thought to possibly derive from the Old English word "beofan," meaning "to tremble" or "to quake," suggesting a possible association with a person who had a shaky or unsteady nature. However, the exact meaning and origin of the surname Bevis remain unclear.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bevis: 2,584
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,068
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.88

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bevis 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
PFS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 V IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛvɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bevis in Braille

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

The name Bevis in braille

How to sign the name Bevis using Sign Language

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

The name Bevis in sign language

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