Bussard

Bussard Meaning & Origin

About Bussard
The surname Bussard is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bussard," meaning "buzzard" or "hawk." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a buzzard or hawk, such as keen eyesight or a predatory nature. The name Bussard may have been given to falconers or hunters who worked with these birds or to individuals who displayed similar traits. Over time, the surname Bussard became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bussard: 2,786
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.94

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bussard 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
PSRT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B02063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 S ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈbəsərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B263

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bussard in Braille

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

The name Bussard in braille

How to sign the name Bussard using Sign Language

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

The name Bussard in sign language

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