Bissett (surname)
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Bissett is a surname that can be attributed to two or three origins. At the moment, it's somewhat more commonly Irish
, descending from the Bissett family
, who arrived in what is now County Antrim
in Ulster
in the mid-thirteenth century from Scotland
. Many of the family remained in Scotland, but their descendants more commonly spelled their surname Bisset
without doubling the final -t-, although this may have become much more common in the last two centuries. In any case, all share a common origin, and a considerable degree of movement between Ulster and Scotland has been witnessed throughout recorded history. A a lineage might belong to one, then the other, and back again. A third possible origin for the surname in North America
is as an "anglicization" of the French
or French Canadian surname Bessette
, as in the case of Lady Gaga
's mother. Bissett may refer to:
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, descending from the Bissett family
Bissett family (Ireland)
The history of the Bissett family in Ireland can be studied independently from that of the originally identical family in Scotland, because of their unique experience following their arrival in Ulster in the early or mid-13th century...
, who arrived in what is now County Antrim
County Antrim
County Antrim is one of six counties that form Northern Ireland, situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland. Adjoined to the north-east shore of Lough Neagh, the county covers an area of 2,844 km², with a population of approximately 616,000...
in Ulster
Ulster
Ulster is one of the four provinces of Ireland, located in the north of the island. In ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial...
in the mid-thirteenth century from Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. Many of the family remained in Scotland, but their descendants more commonly spelled their surname Bisset
Bisset
Bisset is a surname of Scottish origin. At the time of the British Census of 1881, its relative frequency was highest in Kincardineshire , followed by Aberdeenshire, Fife, Perthshire, Ross-shire, Linlithgowshire, Haddingtonshire, Forfarshire, Edinburghshire and Elginshire...
without doubling the final -t-, although this may have become much more common in the last two centuries. In any case, all share a common origin, and a considerable degree of movement between Ulster and Scotland has been witnessed throughout recorded history. A a lineage might belong to one, then the other, and back again. A third possible origin for the surname in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
is as an "anglicization" of the French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
or French Canadian surname Bessette
Bessette
Bessette is a French Canadian surname. People with the name include:* André Bessette, a Holy Cross Brother and a significant French-Canadian religious figure* Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, wife of John F. Kennedy, Jr....
, as in the case of Lady Gaga
Lady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
's mother. Bissett may refer to:
- Alan BissettAlan BissettAlan Bissett is an author and playwright from Hallglen, an area of Falkirk in Scotland. After the publication of his first two novels, Boyracers and The Incredible Adam Spark, he became known for his different take on Scots dialect writing, evolving a style specific to Falkirk, suffused with...
, Scottish author - Bill BissettBill Bissettbill bissett is a Canadian poet famous for his anti-conventional style. He often does not capitalise his name or use capital letters.-Life:...
(born 1939), Canadian poet - David Bissett (bobsleigh)David Bissett (bobsleigh)David Bissett is a Canadian bobsledder who has competed since 2005. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Vancouver in 2010 Winter Olympics....
(born 1979), Canadian bobsledder - David Bissett (field hockey), Canadian field hockey player
- George Finlay-BissettGeorge Finlay-BissettGeorge Finlay Bissett was a South African cricketer who played in 4 Tests from 1927 to 1928....
(1905-1965), South African cricketer - Jack Bissett (born 1900), Australian rules footballer
- Josie BissettJosie BissettJosie Bissett is the stage name of Jolyn Christine Heutmaker , an American actress best known for her role as Jane Mancini on the television series Melrose Place.-Early life :...
(born 1970), American actress - Phil Bissett (born 1956), American politician
- William Davidson BissettWilliam Davidson BissettMajor William Davidson Bissett VC was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces....
(1893-1971), Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross