Fossell

Fossell Meaning & Origin

About Fossell
The surname Fossell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "foss," meaning "ditch" or "trench." It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked on a ditch or trench. The suffix "-ell" is a diminutive, indicating a small or lesser version of something. Therefore, Fossell likely referred to a small or minor ditch or trench. Over time, this surname would have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fossell: 134
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 127,494
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fossell 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
FSL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/fossell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fossell in Braille

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

The name Fossell in braille

How to sign the name Fossell using Sign Language

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

The name Fossell in sign language

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