Tracing the Basket Family Name

Basket began as a French family name. Smith's 1956 dictionary gives the meaning “descendant of little Basque (man)”.

• Smith also lists Baskette.
• Like many surnames, it grew out of a personal name.

Arms associated with the name

Coats of arms were borne by individual families. If arms are recorded under the Basket name, our researchers explain whose they were and how they were blazoned. For the full story, order the Basket surname pack.