Bittman

Bittman Meaning & Origin

About Bittman
The surname Bittman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bitt," meaning "request" or "prayer." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their devoutness or someone who frequently made requests or prayers. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Bittman can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bittman: 502
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,077
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bittman 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
PTMN
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B03505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 T M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪtmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B355

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bittman in Braille

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

The name Bittman in braille

How to sign the name Bittman using Sign Language

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

The name Bittman in sign language

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