Bascet History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Bascet

What does the name Bascet mean?

The name Bascet comes from the Latin personal name Paschalis, often abbreviated to Pask or Pascal, which means Passover. An alternative derivation suggests that the name is derived from an abbreviation of the Old French word Basque, which referred to a native of Biscay.

Early Origins of the Bascet family

The surname Bascet was first found in the Isle of Wight and Dorset, where they held a family seat from about the 13th century.

Early History of the Bascet family

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Bascet Spelling Variations

Huguenot surnames were only slightly Anglicized, and they remain to this day a distinct group of surnames in England. Nevertheless, Huguenot surnames have been subject to numerous spelling alterations since the names emerged in France. French surnames have a variety of spelling variations because the French language has changed drastically over the centuries. French was developed from the vernacular Latin of the Roman Empire. It is divided into three historic and linguistic periods: Old French, which developed before the 14th century; Middle French, which was used between the 14th and 16th centuries; and Modern French, which was used after the 16th century and continues to be in use today. In all of these periods, the French language was heavily influenced by other languages. For example, Old French was infused with Germanic words and sounds when the barbarian tribes invaded and settled in France after the fall of the Roman Empire. Middle French also borrowed heavily from the Italian language during the Renaissance. Huguenot names have numerous variations. The name may be spelled Baskett, Basket, Baskit, Baskitt and others.

Early Notables of the Bascet family

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Migration of the Bascet family

Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Bascet or a variant listed above: Francis Baskett who settled in Virginia in 1643; William Baskett settled in 1650 in Virginia; John Baskett settled in Nevis in 1654; Mary, Jane and Richard all settled in New York in 1842..