Beth Fonseca

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Beth Fonseca — Spanish
171K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Beth Fonseca is a name that combines Spanish origins. The first name Beth is a feminine given name of Spanish origin. Beth is a feminine given name. It is often short for Elizabeth, Elsbeth (Scottish version of Elizabeth), Bethany or Bethan. Beth (singer) (born 1981), Spanish singer Beth Accomando, American film critic Beth Akers (born 1983), American economist Beth Alexander (born 2003), English field hockey player Beth Allen (golfer) (born 1981), American professional golfer Beth Allen (born 1984), New Zealand actress Beth Altringer, American product designer Beth Amos (1916–1996), Canadian actress Beth Anders (born 1951), American field hockey player and coach Beth Anderson (composer) (born 1950), American. The surname Fonseca: Italic textFootball South Australia Fonseca is a surname of Portuguese origin, that can be found in Portuguese-speaking countries, as well as in Spanish-speaking countries and among Sephardic Jews. A feudal lordship name from a place named for a spring that dried up during the summer months, it comes from Latin fons sicca, meaning "dry fount". Beth is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 171K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Beth reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Beth

Spanish

Beth is a feminine given name. It is often short for Elizabeth, Elsbeth (Scottish version of Elizabeth), Bethany or Bethan. Beth (singer) (born 1981), Spanish singer Beth Accomando, American film critic Beth Akers (born 1983), American economist Beth Alexander (born 2003), English field hockey player Beth Allen (golfer) (born 1981), American professional golfer Beth Allen (born 1984), New Zealand actress Beth Altringer, American product designer Beth Amos (1916–1996), Canadian actress Beth Anders (born 1951), American field hockey player and coach Beth Anderson (composer) (born 1950), American.

Surname: Fonseca

Spanish

Italic textFootball South Australia Fonseca is a surname of Portuguese origin, that can be found in Portuguese-speaking countries, as well as in Spanish-speaking countries and among Sephardic Jews. A feudal lordship name from a place named for a spring that dried up during the summer months, it comes from Latin fons sicca, meaning "dry fount".

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Beth is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Beth by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Beth Fonseca

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Beth Fonseca:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Beth?
The first name Beth originates from Spanish. Beth is a feminine given name. It is often short for Elizabeth, Elsbeth (Scottish version of Elizabeth), Bethany or Bethan. Beth (singer) (born 1981), Spanish singer Beth Accomando, American film critic Beth Akers (born 1983), American economist Beth Alexander (born 2003), English field hockey player Beth Allen (golfer) (born 1981), American professional golfer Beth Allen (born 1984), New Zealand actress Beth Altringer, American product designer Beth Amos (1916–1996), Canadian actress Beth Anders (born 1951), American field hockey player and coach Beth Anderson (composer) (born 1950), American.
When was Beth most popular?
The name Beth reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Fonseca?
The surname Fonseca originates from Spanish. Italic textFootball South Australia Fonseca is a surname of Portuguese origin, that can be found in Portuguese-speaking countries, as well as in Spanish-speaking countries and among Sephardic Jews. A feudal lordship name from a place named for a spring that dried up during the summer months, it comes from Latin fons sicca, meaning "dry fount".
How common is the surname Fonseca?
The surname Fonseca is shared by approximately 26K people worldwide.
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