Buttles

Buttles Meaning & Origin

About Buttles
The surname Buttles is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "buttel," meaning a small cask or barrel. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who either made or sold barrels or was associated with the trade. The name Buttles may also have been used to describe someone who had a barrel-like physique or had a round, sturdy appearance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Buttles: 193
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94,730
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTLS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B03402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 T AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/buttles*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B342

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Buttles in Braille

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

The name Buttles in braille

How to sign the name Buttles using Sign Language

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

The name Buttles in sign language

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