Byce

Byce Meaning & Origin

About Byce
The surname Byce is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "buidhe," meaning "yellow" or "fair-haired." It is a descriptive surname that was likely used to identify individuals with fair or blonde hair. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved to Byce.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Byce: 325
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61,745
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AY1 S
🌐 IPA
/byce*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Byce in Braille

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

The name Byce in braille

How to sign the name Byce using Sign Language

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

The name Byce in sign language

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