Explore the Family Name Bessert
The meaning of Bessert
German: variant of Besser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bessert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bessert saw slight decreases between 2000 and 2010. Its rank slid from 55,481 in 2000 to 60,636 in 2010, a change of -9.29%. The count also followed a similar trend, dipping from 346 in 2000 to 332 in 2010, which translates to a reduction of -4.05%. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100k individuals fell by -15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #60,636 | -9.29% |
| Count | 346 | 332 | -4.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bessert
Turning to ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Bessert identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this was at 95.95%, but there was a -3.31% change by 2010, when 92.77% identified as White. Although no individuals reported as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, those identifying with two or more ethnicities did appear in 2010, making up 4.52% of the total. Additionally, some people started identifying as Hispanic in 2010, forming 1.51% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 92.77% | -3.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.52% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |