Explore the Family Name Bissette
The meaning of Bissette
American French: variant of Bissett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bissette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bissette has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,638 and by 2010, it had risen slightly to 23,354. This indicates a positive change of approximately 1.2%. The count of individuals with the Bissette surname also increased during this period, going from 1000 in 2000 to 1090 in 2010 — a growth of 9%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,638 | #23,354 | 1.2% |
| Count | 1,000 | 1,090 | 9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bissette
In terms of ethnicity, the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most people with the Bissette surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 96.10% in 2000 to 93.03% in 2010. During the same period, the data noted an increase in persons who identified as Black (from 2.4% to 4.22%) and Hispanic (from 1% to 1.1%). Also, in 2010, there were individuals who started identifying as belonging to two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 93.03% | -3.19% |
| Black | 2.4% | 4.22% | 75.83% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.1% | 10% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |