Busey

Busey Meaning & Origin

About Busey
The surname Busey is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "buisson," meaning "bush" or "shrub." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked with bushes or shrubs. Over time, the name Busey has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Busey: 1,126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22749
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Busey 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
PS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B Y UW1 Z IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbəsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Busey in Braille

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

The name Busey in braille

How to sign the name Busey using Sign Language

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

The name Busey in sign language

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