Fausset

Fausset Meaning & Origin

About Fausset
The surname Fausset is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "fauçet," meaning "faucet" or "tap." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who worked as a tapster or a person who operated a tap or faucet, particularly in a tavern or an inn. The surname Fausset may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for their skill in opening or closing something, similar to the function of a faucet.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fausset: 237
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,131
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FST
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 S AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/fausset*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fausset in Braille

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

The name Fausset in braille

How to sign the name Fausset using Sign Language

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

The name Fausset in sign language

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