Derossett

Derossett Meaning & Origin

About Derossett
The surname Derossett is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "roussel," meaning "red-haired." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals with red hair or a reddish complexion. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Derossett. Today, individuals with the surname Derossett can trace their ancestry back to French-speaking regions where the name originated.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Derossett: 1,157
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,281
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRST
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D060203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 R AH0 S EH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛrəsɛt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Derossett in Braille

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

The name Derossett in braille

How to sign the name Derossett using Sign Language

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

The name Derossett in sign language

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