Sasson

Sasson Meaning & Origin

About Sasson
The surname Sasson is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "sason," meaning "joy" or "happiness." It is a Jewish surname that is often associated with Sephardic Jews, particularly those of Spanish and Portuguese descent. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their joyful or happy nature. It is a relatively common surname among Jewish communities worldwide.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sasson: 983
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25202
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sasson 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
SSN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈsæsən/
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('SSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sasson in Braille

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

The name Sasson in braille

How to sign the name Sasson using Sign Language

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

The name Sasson in sign language

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