Basset

Basset Meaning & Origin

About Basset
The surname Basset is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "basset," meaning "low-set" or "short-legged." It was originally a nickname given to someone who had a short stature or had a physical characteristic resembling a low-set or short-legged animal, such as a basset hound. Over time, the surname Basset became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Basset can be found worldwide, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Basset: 336
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,045
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PST
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 S IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈbæsɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Basset in Braille

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

The name Basset in braille

How to sign the name Basset using Sign Language

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

The name Basset in sign language

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