Brossett

Brossett Meaning & Origin

About Brossett
The surname Brossett is of French origin and is derived from the word "brosse," meaning "brush" in English. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold brushes. The name Brossett may have been given to individuals who were involved in the brush-making trade or had a connection to it in some way. Over time, the surname has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brossett: 407
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,176
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brossett 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 AA1 S IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/brossett*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brossett in Braille

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

The name Brossett in braille

How to sign the name Brossett using Sign Language

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

The name Brossett in sign language

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