Brissett

Brissett Meaning & Origin

About Brissett
The surname Brissett is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "briquet," meaning "small stone" or "flint." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was hard-headed or stubborn. Over time, the name Brissett evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Brissett can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brissett: 528
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRST
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B60203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R IH1 S IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/brissett*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brissett in Braille

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

The name Brissett in braille

How to sign the name Brissett using Sign Language

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

The name Brissett in sign language

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