Buss

Buss Meaning & Origin

About Buss
The surname Buss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "buhs" or "busse," meaning "repentance" or "penance." It is believed to have originally been a nickname or occupational name for someone who was a penitent or a person who performed penance. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for their religious devotion or someone who worked as a penitential pilgrim. Over time, the surname Buss has spread to various countries and can be found in different spellings and variations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Buss: 9,177
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,865
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 S
🌐 IPA
/bəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Buss in Braille

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

The name Buss in braille

How to sign the name Buss using Sign Language

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

The name Buss in sign language

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