Gossett

Gossett Meaning & Origin

About Gossett
The surname Gossett is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gousset," meaning "pocket" or "purse." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who made or sold purses or pouches. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who carried a purse or pouch. Over time, the surname Gossett has evolved and spread to different parts of the world through migration and colonization.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gossett: 11,389
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,170
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.86

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KST
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 S IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɑsɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gossett in Braille

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

The name Gossett in braille

How to sign the name Gossett using Sign Language

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

The name Gossett in sign language

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