Bassman

Bassman Meaning & Origin

About Bassman
The surname Bassman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bas" meaning "bass" or "low" and "man" meaning "man." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who played the bass instrument or had a deep voice. Over time, the surname Bassman became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bassman: 341
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,324
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSMN
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B02505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 S M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbæsmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bassman in Braille

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

The name Bassman in braille

How to sign the name Bassman using Sign Language

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

The name Bassman in sign language

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