Bassett - Last Names

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Bassett

/ˈbæsɪt/

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Moderate

Meaning

Little one or small stature

Represents humility, modesty, or a familial distinction based on physical characteristics.

Symbolism

Embodies ancestral identity and lineage, often symbolizing connection to Norman roots and landed gentry in historical contexts.

Etymology: Derived from the Old French 'baset' or 'bastet', a diminutive of 'bas' meaning low or small, likely used as a nickname for someone of short stature. The name was brought to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066.

Style & Origin

traditional

english

Cultural Background

Originating in medieval England, Bassett is a Norman-French surname that has been established in Bri

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