Bisig

Bisig Meaning & Origin

About Bisig
The surname Bisig is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bischof," meaning "bishop." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked in a bishop's household or had some association with the clergy. Over time, the name Bisig became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Switzerland and Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bisig: 477
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,957
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 S IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪsɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bisig in Braille

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

The name Bisig in braille

How to sign the name Bisig using Sign Language

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

The name Bisig in sign language

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