Byun

Byun Meaning & Origin

About Byun
The surname Byun is of Korean origin and is written as 변 in Hangul. It is derived from the Chinese character "Bian" and is one of the most common surnames in Korea. Byun is a patronymic surname, meaning it is passed down from the father's side. The name is associated with qualities such as perseverance, resourcefulness, and adaptability. People with the surname Byun are often known for their strong work ethic and determination.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Byun: 2,082
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14363
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.71

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B Y AH1 N
🌐 IPA
/bjən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Byun in Braille

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

The name Byun in braille

How to sign the name Byun using Sign Language

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

The name Byun in sign language

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