Brissette

Brissette Meaning & Origin

About Brissette
The surname Brissette is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "briser," meaning "to break" or "to shatter." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was strong or powerful, suggesting that they could break or shatter things. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Brissette can be found primarily in French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brissette: 2,203
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,737
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.75

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRST
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B602030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R IH0 S EH1 T
🌐 IPA
/brɪˈsɛt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brissette in Braille

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

The name Brissette in braille

How to sign the name Brissette using Sign Language

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

The name Brissette in sign language

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