Bustard

Bustard Meaning & Origin

About Bustard
The surname Bustard is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "bustard," which refers to a large bird known as the Great Bustard. The name was likely given as a nickname to someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with the bird, such as being tall or having a proud and majestic demeanor. Over time, the surname Bustard became hereditary and passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bustard: 342
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,171
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PSTRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B023063
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 S T ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈbΙ™stΙ™rd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PSTRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bustard in Braille

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

The name Bustard in braille

How to sign the name Bustard using Sign Language

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

The name Bustard in sign language

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