Bressett

Bressett Meaning & Origin

About Bressett
The surname Bressett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "brycgsete," which means "bridge dweller" or "one who lives near a bridge." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived in close proximity to a bridge. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Bressett.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bressett: 100
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 160975
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bressett 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
PRST
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B60203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R EH1 S IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/bressett*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bressett in Braille

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

The name Bressett in braille

How to sign the name Bressett using Sign Language

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

The name Bressett in sign language

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