Bissel

Bissel Meaning & Origin

About Bissel
The surname Bissel is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "bissel," meaning "a little bit" or "a small amount." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was of small stature or had a modest personality. The name may also have been used to describe someone who possessed a small amount of land or property. Over time, the surname Bissel has evolved into various spellings, including Bissell and Bissill.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bissel: 182
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99,378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bissel 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
PSL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/bissel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bissel in Braille

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

The name Bissel in braille

How to sign the name Bissel using Sign Language

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

The name Bissel in sign language

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