Bissett

Bissett Meaning & Origin

About Bissett
The surname Bissett is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "biset" meaning "fair-haired" or "light-haired." It is a descriptive surname that was likely used to identify individuals with fair or light-colored hair. Over time, the name Bissett has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Bissett can be found across the world, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bissett: 2,350
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,065
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.8

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bissett 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 Bissett in Braille

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

The name Bissett in braille

How to sign the name Bissett using Sign Language

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

The name Bissett in sign language

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