About Bassey
The surname Bassey is of Nigerian origin and is derived from the Igbo language. It is a variant of the name Obasi, which means "one who came from a wealthy family" or "one who came from the land of the wealthy." The name Bassey is often associated with individuals who have a noble or affluent background.
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The surname Bassey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bassey 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 Bassey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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