Foskett

Foskett Meaning & Origin

About Foskett
The surname Foskett is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "fosket," meaning "a small bush or thicket." It is believed to have been a topographic or locational surname, given to someone who lived near or in a small thicket or wooded area. The name Foskett may also have been a nickname for someone who had a small, bushy appearance or had a connection to such an area.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Foskett: 573
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,582
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FSKT
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 S K IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɑskɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FSKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Foskett in Braille

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

The name Foskett in braille

How to sign the name Foskett using Sign Language

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

The name Foskett in sign language

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