Bassett - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Bassett \b(a)-sse-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "little person". Descriptive surname used as a given name. Also the name of a short-legged hunting dog, the basset hound, possibly named so because its torso is so low ("bas" in French) to the ground.

Bassett has 1 variant form: Basset.

Bassett is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1552 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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