Rasset

Rasset Meaning & Origin

About Rasset
The surname Rasset is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "rasset," meaning "thickset" or "stout." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone who was physically strong or robust. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Rasset can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in France and its former colonies.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rasset: 132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RST
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 S IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/rasset*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rasset in Braille

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

The name Rasset in braille

How to sign the name Rasset using Sign Language

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

The name Rasset in sign language

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