Bies

Bies Meaning & Origin

About Bies
The surname Bies is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "biese," meaning "angry" or "fierce." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a fierce or aggressive temperament. The surname Bies may have been given to individuals who displayed such characteristics or to those who worked in occupations that required strength or aggression. Over time, the surname Bies has evolved and spread to various regions, including Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bies: 977
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,332
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/baɪz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bies in Braille

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

The name Bies in braille

How to sign the name Bies using Sign Language

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

The name Bies in sign language

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