About Abecassis
The surname Abecassis is of Sephardic Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "abba" meaning "father" and "kassis" meaning "treasurer." It is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. The name likely referred to individuals who held positions of authority or were involved in financial matters within the Jewish community. Today, the surname Abecassis is primarily found among Sephardic Jewish communities around the world.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Abecassis based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Abecassis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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