Dossett

Dossett Meaning & Origin

About Dossett
The surname Dossett is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Douce," which means "sweet" or "pleasant." It is believed to have been a nickname or a term of endearment. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Dosset, Dossit, and Dossett. The surname Dossett is primarily found in the southern regions of England and has been passed down through generations, signifying a family's connection to an ancestor named Douce.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dossett: 2,397
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,842
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.81

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dossett 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
TST
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 S IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɑsɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dossett in Braille

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

The name Dossett in braille

How to sign the name Dossett using Sign Language

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

The name Dossett in sign language

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