Frissell

Frissell Meaning & Origin

About Frissell
The surname Frissell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "frysa" meaning "to freeze" or "to shiver." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was particularly sensitive to the cold or had a tendency to shiver. Over time, the name Frissell became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Frissell: 164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,199
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRSL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F60204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F R IH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/frissell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Frissell in Braille

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

The name Frissell in braille

How to sign the name Frissell using Sign Language

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

The name Frissell in sign language

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