Bix

Bix Meaning & Origin

About Bix
The surname Bix is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "biscop," meaning "bishop." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked for a bishop or held a position within the church. Over time, the surname Bix has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Bicks or Bixby.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bix: 189
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 96,368
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 K S
🌐 IPA
/bɪks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bix in Braille

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

The name Bix in braille

How to sign the name Bix using Sign Language

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

The name Bix in sign language

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