Explore the Family Name Bessant
The meaning of Bessant
English: variant of Bessent.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bessant in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bessant saw a slight decline in rank from 62,396 in 2000 to 63,698 in 2010, a change of -2.09. The count, however, increased by 4.33, with 300 instances recorded in 2000 and 313 in 2010. Despite these shifts, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #63,698 | -2.09% |
| Count | 300 | 313 | 4.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bessant
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that several shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010 for those with the Bessant surname. The percentage identifying as White decreased significantly from 51% to 42.17%, a change of -17.31. At the same time, those identifying as Black saw an increase from 44.33% to 52.08%, a rise of 17.48. The Hispanic cohort also grew from 2.33% to 3.83% during this period. However, those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased from 2% to 1.92%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 44.33% | 52.08% | 17.48% |
| White | 51% | 42.17% | -17.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 3.83% | 64.38% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 1.92% | -4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |