Byess

Byess Meaning & Origin

About Byess
The surname Byess is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the surname Byas or Byassee. It is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Bjorn" or "Bjarni," meaning "bear." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who had bear-like qualities or characteristics. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Byess: 210
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88336
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AY1 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/byess*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Byess in Braille

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

The name Byess in braille

How to sign the name Byess using Sign Language

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

The name Byess in sign language

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