Bursztyn

Bursztyn Meaning & Origin

About Bursztyn
The surname Bursztyn is of Polish and Jewish origin, derived from the Polish word "bursztyn," meaning "amber." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearer either lived near a place known for its amber deposits or worked in the amber trade. Amber has been highly valued throughout history for its beauty and use in jewelry, making this surname a reference to a person's occupation or geographical location related to the amber industry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bursztyn: 267
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72771
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bursztyn 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
PRSTN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B062305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 SH T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/bursztyn*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRSTN', 'PRXTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bursztyn in Braille

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

The name Bursztyn in braille

How to sign the name Bursztyn using Sign Language

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

The name Bursztyn in sign language

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