Biddle

Biddle Meaning & Origin

About Biddle
The surname Biddle is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "boddel," meaning a herald or messenger. It was likely an occupational name given to someone who worked as a messenger or a town crier. Over time, the name Biddle may have also been used to refer to someone who was known for their eloquence or persuasive speaking skills.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Biddle: 9,219
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,840
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪdəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Biddle in Braille

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

The name Biddle in braille

How to sign the name Biddle using Sign Language

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

The name Biddle in sign language

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