Bushey

Bushey Meaning & Origin

About Bushey
The surname Bushey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "byrsc," meaning "bush" or "thicket." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or in a place with a prominent bushy or wooded area. The name Bushey is therefore associated with individuals whose ancestors resided in or were connected to such locations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bushey: 5,456
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,260
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.85

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PX
ðŸ—― NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
ðŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
B UH1 SH IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbʊʃi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PX', '')
ðŸˆŊ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bushey in Braille

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

The name Bushey in braille

How to sign the name Bushey using Sign Language

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

The name Bushey in sign language

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