Bierce

Bierce Meaning & Origin

About Bierce
The surname Bierce is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "biers" or "biere," meaning "beer." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who brewed or sold beer. The name may have also been given to someone who had a fondness for beer or a jovial personality. Over time, the surname Bierce has evolved and spread to different regions, including England and America.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bierce: 382
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,055
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bierce 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
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 R S
🌐 IPA
/bɪrs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bierce in Braille

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

The name Bierce in braille

How to sign the name Bierce using Sign Language

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

The name Bierce in sign language

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