Boydstun

Boydstun Meaning & Origin

About Boydstun
The surname Boydstun is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English words "bod" meaning "messenger" and "stan" meaning "stone." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near a prominent stone or landmark used as a meeting point or a place where messengers would gather. Over time, the name evolved into Boydstun and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boydstun: 1,045
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,090
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PTSTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B032305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OY1 D S T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbΙ”ΙͺdstΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PTSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B323

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boydstun in Braille

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

The name Boydstun in braille

How to sign the name Boydstun using Sign Language

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

The name Boydstun in sign language

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