Bassinger

Bassinger Meaning & Origin

About Bassinger
The surname Bassinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "besinger," meaning "singer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who was a singer or a minstrel. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Bassinger.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bassinger: 333
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,505
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0205206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 S IH0 N JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbæsɪnʤər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSNKR', 'PSNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bassinger in Braille

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

The name Bassinger in braille

How to sign the name Bassinger using Sign Language

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

The name Bassinger in sign language

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