Basse

Basse Meaning & Origin

About Basse
The surname Basse is of French and German origin. In French, it is derived from the word "basse," meaning "low" or "short," and was likely used as a nickname for someone of short stature or low social status. In German, it is derived from the word "bass," meaning "bass" or "deep," and may have been a occupational name for a musician who played the bass instrument. The surname Basse can also be found in other European countries, such as England and Norway, with variations in spelling and different possible origins.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Basse: 595
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,442
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 S
🌐 IPA
/bĂŚs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Basse in Braille

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

The name Basse in braille

How to sign the name Basse using Sign Language

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

The name Basse in sign language

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