Bissette

Bissette Meaning & Origin

About Bissette
The surname Bissette is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "biset" meaning "small" or "little." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was small in stature or had a diminutive personality. Over time, the name Bissette became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Bissette can be found primarily in France and French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bissette: 1,090
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,354
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bissette 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
B02030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH0 S EH1 T
🌐 IPA
/bɪˈsɛt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bissette in Braille

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

The name Bissette in braille

How to sign the name Bissette using Sign Language

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

The name Bissette in sign language

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