About Fosse
The surname Fosse is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "fosse," meaning "ditch" or "moat." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked on a ditch or moat. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a ditch, such as being deep or narrow-minded. Overall, the surname Fosse is associated with a geographical or occupational origin.
The surname Fosse is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fosse based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Fosse in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fosse using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.