Bisson

Bisson Meaning & Origin

About Bisson
The surname Bisson is of French origin and is derived from the word "bison," which refers to the large, shaggy-haired mammal. As a surname, Bisson likely originated as a nickname for someone who had physical characteristics or traits resembling a bison, such as strength, power, or a wild nature. It may have also been used as a nickname for someone who worked with or hunted bison. Over time, the surname Bisson became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to these qualities or occupations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bisson: 3,685
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,887
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪsən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bisson in Braille

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

The name Bisson in braille

How to sign the name Bisson using Sign Language

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

The name Bisson in sign language

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