Bussey

Bussey Meaning & Origin

About Bussey
The surname Bussey is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "buisson," meaning "bush" or "shrub." It is believed to have been a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a prominent bush or shrubbery. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who resembled a bush in appearance or character. The surname Bussey has variations such as Bussy, Bussie, and Bussi, and is relatively rare today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bussey: 7,219
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4880
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.45

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbəsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bussey in Braille

The image below is how to represent Bussey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bussey in braille

How to sign the name Bussey using Sign Language

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

The name Bussey in sign language

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