Explore the Family Name Bezzant
The meaning of Bezzant
English: variant of Bessent.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bezzant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bezzant saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,659 but rose to 69,170 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 6.09%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 245 to 284 over the same period, marking a significant rise of 15.92%. The proportion of the surname per 100k people also slightly increased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #69,170 | 6.09% |
| Count | 245 | 284 | 15.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bezzant
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Bezzant surname identify as white. This demographic made up 95.92% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 95.07% in 2010. People identifying as Hispanic make up the second largest group within this surname, increasing from 2.45% in 2000 to 3.52% in 2010. There were no reported instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 95.07% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 3.52% | 43.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |