About Fossett
The surname Fossett is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "fau(c)et," meaning "a small waterfall or cascade." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked at a waterfall or cascade. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a place called Fawcett or Fossett. Over time, variations of the surname Fossett have emerged, including Faucett, Fawcett, and Fawsett.
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The surname Fossett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fossett 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 Fossett is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fossett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fossett using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.