Bichon

Bichon Meaning & Origin

About Bichon
The surname Bichon is of French origin and is derived from the word "bichon," which means "small dog" in French. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a small dog in some way, either in physical appearance or in temperament. The name Bichon may have been given to individuals who were small in stature, had a playful or lively personality, or were associated with dogs in some manner. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bichon: 111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 148,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bichon 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
PXN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/bichon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PXN', 'PKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bichon in Braille

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

The name Bichon in braille

How to sign the name Bichon using Sign Language

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

The name Bichon in sign language

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