Bywater

Bywater Meaning & Origin

About Bywater
The surname Bywater is of English origin and is derived from a topographic name for someone who lived near a body of water, such as a lake or a river. The name is composed of the Middle English word "by," meaning "near," and "water," referring to a body of water. It was likely given to individuals who resided in close proximity to a water source, distinguishing them from others in the community. Over time, this name became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bywater: 1,032
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,305
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bywater based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AY1 W AO2 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbaɪˌwɔtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bywater in Braille

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

The name Bywater in braille

How to sign the name Bywater using Sign Language

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

The name Bywater in sign language

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