Bassett

Bassett Meaning & Origin

About Bassett
The surname Bassett is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old French word "basset," meaning "low-set" or "short-legged," which was used to describe a small breed of hunting dog. As a surname, Bassett could have been a nickname for someone who resembled a basset hound in some way, such as having short legs or a low stature. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who bred or worked with basset hounds. The surname Bassett is also associated with the aristocratic family of Bassetts, who held prominent positions in England during the medieval period.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bassett: 20,482
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,750
  • Frequency per 100k people: 6.94

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bassett based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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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 Bassett in Braille

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

The name Bassett in braille

How to sign the name Bassett using Sign Language

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

The name Bassett in sign language

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