Gressett

Gressett Meaning & Origin

About Gressett
The surname Gressett is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gresset," meaning "small step" or "pace." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a distinctive way of walking or a particular gait. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Gressett can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the southern states.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gressett: 729
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31689
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gressett 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
KRST
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R EH1 S IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈgrɛsɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gressett in Braille

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

The name Gressett in braille

How to sign the name Gressett using Sign Language

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

The name Gressett in sign language

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