Bidwell

Bidwell Meaning & Origin

About Bidwell
The surname Bidwell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "bide" meaning "to wait" or "to endure" and "well" meaning "a spring" or "a stream." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Bidwell can be interpreted as "one who lives by a spring or stream and endures." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a water source and was known for their resilience or patience.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bidwell: 4,667
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,167
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.58

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bidwell 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

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PTL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 D W EH2 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪdˌwɛl/
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('PTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bidwell in Braille

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

The name Bidwell in braille

How to sign the name Bidwell using Sign Language

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

The name Bidwell in sign language

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