About Basnett
The surname Basnett is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "basnet," meaning a type of helmet. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who made or sold helmets. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who wore a distinctive helmet or had a head shape resembling a helmet. Overall, the surname Basnett is associated with the occupation or appearance of a helmet and its variations.
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The surname Basnett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Basnett 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 Basnett is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Basnett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Basnett using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.