Besett

Besett Meaning & Origin

About Besett
The surname Besett is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "besaz," meaning "dweller" or "inhabitant." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer was likely associated with a particular place or region. The name may have been given to someone who lived near or was connected to a settlement or dwelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Besett: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PST
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH0 S EH1 T
🌐 IPA
/besett*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Besett in Braille

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

The name Besett in braille

How to sign the name Besett using Sign Language

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

The name Besett in sign language

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