Both

Both Meaning & Origin

About Both
The surname Both is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bote," meaning "messenger" or "envoy." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a messenger or a courier. Over time, the surname Both may have been adopted by individuals who were known for their reliability, trustworthiness, or diplomatic skills.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Both: 863
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,818
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
P0
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 TH
🌐 IPA
/boʊθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('P0', 'PT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Both in Braille

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

The name Both in braille

How to sign the name Both using Sign Language

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

The name Both in sign language

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