Grossett

Grossett Meaning & Origin

About Grossett
The surname Grossett is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "grosset," meaning "large" or "big." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was physically large or had a robust stature. The name may have also been given to someone who had a big personality or was influential in their community. Over time, the surname Grossett 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 Grossett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Grossett: 235
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,678
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRST
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AA1 S IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/grossett*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grossett in Braille

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

The name Grossett in braille

How to sign the name Grossett using Sign Language

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

The name Grossett in sign language

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