Explore the Family Name Bessire
The meaning of Bessire
Swiss French: nickname from Old French bessire ‘handsome Sire’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bessire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bessire has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,563rd in popularity and had a count of 398. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 52,970th and its count reduced slightly to 391, indicating a change of -6.87% in rank and -1.76% in count during this period. This shift also led to a reduction in the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000, which fell by 13.33% from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #52,970 | -6.87% |
| Count | 398 | 391 | -1.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bessire
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bessire also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (96.98%), followed by Hispanic (1.76%). There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as White (94.63%), there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (3.32%) — a significant 88.64% change. There was also a new addition to the mix, with 1.28% of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 94.63% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 3.32% | 88.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |