Explore the Family Name Bissey
The meaning of Bissey
English: nickname from Middle English bisi ‘busy; fully occupied; rushing about’ (from Old English bysig). This surname has now died out in Britain.
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How common is the last name Bissey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bissey had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,047 but slipped to 55,619 by 2010, marking a 4.85% decrease. However, the number of individuals with this surname slightly increased during the same period from 366 to 369, indicating an approximate growth rate of 0.82%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 7.14%, going from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #55,619 | -4.85% |
| Count | 366 | 369 | 0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bissey
The ethnicity associated with the surname Bissey has seen some minor changes over the decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority, nearly 94%, identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, experiencing a marginal decrease of 0.23%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic witnessed a rise from 2.46% to 2.98%, reflecting a substantial increase of 21.14%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The segment identifying as Black dropped from 1.91% in 2000 to zero in 2010, while those claiming two or more ethnic identities emerged in 2010 at 1.90%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.99% | 93.77% | -0.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 2.98% | 21.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.91% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |