Bisset

Bisset Meaning & Origin

About Bisset
The surname Bisset is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "bezaz" or "bezace," meaning "a small animal with a reddish-brown coat." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a similar appearance or perhaps worked with or owned such an animal. Over time, the name evolved into Bisset and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bisset: 677
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33645
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bisset 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
PST
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 S IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪsɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bisset in Braille

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

The name Bisset in braille

How to sign the name Bisset using Sign Language

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

The name Bisset in sign language

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