Cassavant

Cassavant Meaning & Origin

About Cassavant
The surname Cassavant is of French origin and is derived from the word "casse" meaning "broken" or "crushed" and "avant" meaning "before" or "in front of." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was a pioneer or a trailblazer, someone who broke new ground or led the way. Over time, the surname Cassavant has evolved into a family name that is carried by individuals of French descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cassavant: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cassavant 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
KSFNT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0201053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 S AH0 V AH0 N T
🌐 IPA
/cassavant*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSFNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C215

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cassavant in Braille

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

The name Cassavant in braille

How to sign the name Cassavant using Sign Language

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

The name Cassavant in sign language

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