Bys

Bys Meaning & Origin

About Bys
The surname Bys is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bisig," meaning "busy" or "industrious." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was hardworking or actively engaged in their profession. Over time, the surname Bys may have been adopted by individuals or families who were known for their diligence and dedication to their work.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bys: 129
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 131379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bys in Braille

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

The name Bys in braille

How to sign the name Bys using Sign Language

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

The name Bys in sign language

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