Bussell

Bussell Meaning & Origin

About Bussell
The surname Bussell is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "boussel," meaning "a bush" or "a thicket." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked with bushes or thickets. The name may have also been used to describe someone who had a bushy or thick head of hair. Over time, variations of the surname Bussell have emerged, including Bussel, Bussle, and Bussellman.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bussell: 4,305
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,713
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.46

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bussell 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
PSL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbəsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bussell in Braille

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

The name Bussell in braille

How to sign the name Bussell using Sign Language

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

The name Bussell in sign language

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