Byre

Byre Meaning & Origin

About Byre
The surname Byre is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "byre," which means a cowshed or a barn. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked or lived near a cowshed or had some association with cattle. The name Byre signifies a connection to the agricultural or farming industry and may have been used to distinguish individuals within a community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Byre: 154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AY1 R
🌐 IPA
/byre*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Byre in Braille

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

The name Byre in braille

How to sign the name Byre using Sign Language

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

The name Byre in sign language

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