Explore the Family Name Bisard
The meaning of Bisard
French: nickname for someone with a dark complexion, derived from bis ‘grayish brown’. Compare Bessard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bisard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bisard has observed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bisard was ranked 96,033, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 97,210, marking a decrease of 1.23%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 176 in 2000 to 187 in 2010, which is an overall rise of 6.25%, even though its proportion per 100,000 people declined by 14.29% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,033 | #97,210 | -1.23% |
| Count | 176 | 187 | 6.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bisard
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Bisard surname identified as White, accounting for 77.84% in 2000 and 77.54% in 2010, a slight decrease of 0.39%. Those identifying as Black comprised 13.07% in 2000 and decreased to 12.83% in 2010. Individuals claiming two or more ethnicities represented 5.68% in 2000, which fell to 4.81% in 2010. A new addition to the ethnic identity representation in 2010 was the Hispanic category at 2.67%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.84% | 77.54% | -0.39% |
| Black | 13.07% | 12.83% | -1.84% |
| Two or More Races | 5.68% | 4.81% | -15.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |