Bassett Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bassett Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bassett family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 144
Female Servant 93
Labourer 54
Independent 52
Farmer 40
Male Servant 31
Carpenter 18
Shoe Maker 15
Ag Labourer 15
Pupil 14
Butcher 12
Mason 11
Collier 10
Dress Maker 10
Gardener 9
Apprentice 6
Nurse 5
Tailor 5
Pauper 5
Sawyer 5
Miller 5
Brick Layer 4
Charwoman 4
Smith 4
Weaver 4

Bassett Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bassett 100% 31,673
2 Bissett 86% 2,800
3 Basset 86% 2,509
4 Bessett 86% 554
5 Bussett 86% 280
6 Bossett 86% 241
7 Bassitt 86% 217
8 Basett 86% 179
9 Bassatt 86% 132

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The surname Bassett is the most popular version of all its varients

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