Busam

Busam Meaning & Origin

About Busam
The surname Busam is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "busam," meaning "fragrant" or "sweet-smelling." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who had a pleasant or aromatic smell. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Busam can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Busam: 451
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,107
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSM
🗽 NYSIIS
BAN
🔊 Soundex
B0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 S AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪsəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Busam in Braille

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

The name Busam in braille

How to sign the name Busam using Sign Language

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

The name Busam in sign language

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