Fossitt

Fossitt Meaning & Origin

About Fossitt
The surname Fossitt is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fost," meaning "fist" or "fistful." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a strong grip or a powerful punch. Over time, the name Fossitt evolved and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Fossitt can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fossitt: 116
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 143,149
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fossitt in Braille

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

The name Fossitt in braille

How to sign the name Fossitt using Sign Language

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

The name Fossitt in sign language

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