Rousset

Rousset Meaning & Origin

About Rousset
The surname Rousset is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "rous," meaning "red." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. The suffix "-et" is a diminutive, indicating a smaller or younger version of the original word. Therefore, Rousset can be interpreted as "little red" or "reddish." This surname is relatively common in France and can be found in various regions of the country.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rousset: 231
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81,772
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rousset 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
RST
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AW1 S AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/rousset*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rousset in Braille

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

The name Rousset in braille

How to sign the name Rousset using Sign Language

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

The name Rousset in sign language

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