Bute

Bute Meaning & Origin

About Bute
The surname Bute is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "Bòid," meaning "victory." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the Isle of Bute in Scotland. The name may have been given to individuals who hailed from this region or who had some connection to it. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Bute, Butte, and Butts.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bute: 597
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,341
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B Y UW1 T
🌐 IPA
/bjut/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bute in Braille

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

The name Bute in braille

How to sign the name Bute using Sign Language

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

The name Bute in sign language

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