Explore the Family Name Bissen
The meaning of Bissen
German and Luxembourgish: habitational name from either of the places so named, one near Oldenburg, another in Rhineland, both in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bissen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bissen has seen a slight increase over the past decade. In 2000, Bissen ranked 43,058 in terms of popularity and increased to rank 42,640 by 2010 — a growth of 0.97%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 473 in 2000 to 508 in 2010, marking a 7.4% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 5.56%, from 0.18 to 0.17 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #42,640 | 0.97% |
| Count | 473 | 508 | 7.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bissen
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Bissen, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White make up the majority, increasing from 83.30% to 85.43%. There's been an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 2.33% to 2.95%) and as Black (1.06% to 1.18%). On the other hand, there was a decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (6.13% down to 4.72%), and those reporting two or more races (7.19% down to 5.71%). The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.3% | 85.43% | 2.56% |
| Two or More Races | 7.19% | 5.71% | -20.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.13% | 4.72% | -23% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 2.95% | 26.61% |
| Black | 1.06% | 1.18% | 11.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |