Bushaw

Bushaw Meaning & Origin

About Bushaw
The surname Bushaw is of French 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. The name may have been given to someone who was a gardener, a gatherer of firewood, or someone who lived in an area with abundant shrubbery. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Bushaw.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bushaw: 648
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,835
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PX
ðŸ—― NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
ðŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
B UH1 SH AO0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbʊʃɔ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PX', 'PXF')
ðŸˆŊ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bushaw in Braille

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

The name Bushaw in braille

How to sign the name Bushaw using Sign Language

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

The name Bushaw in sign language

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