Biswell

Biswell Meaning & Origin

About Biswell
The surname Biswell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "bisig" meaning "busy" and "well" meaning "spring" or "stream." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a busy stream or spring. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Biswell.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Biswell: 487
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,193
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 S W EH0 L
🌐 IPA
/biswell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Biswell in Braille

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

The name Biswell in braille

How to sign the name Biswell using Sign Language

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

The name Biswell in sign language

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