Fassett

Fassett Meaning & Origin

About Fassett
The surname Fassett is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "faisset," meaning "a small bundle or package." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was small or compact in stature. Over time, the name Fassett became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fassett: 2,191
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,798
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.74

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fassett 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
FST
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AE1 S IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈfæsɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fassett in Braille

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

The name Fassett in braille

How to sign the name Fassett using Sign Language

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

The name Fassett in sign language

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