Explore the Family Name Bissonette
The meaning of Bissonette
American French: variant of Bissonnette. Some characteristic forenames: French Aime, Juliene, Laurier, Normand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bissonette in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bissonette has seen a slight decline in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 18,682 to 19,242, indicating a decrease of 3.0%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.68% during the same time period, growing from 1,359 to 1,409. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a minor decline of 4.0%, dropping from 0.5 in 2000 to 0.48 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,682 | #19,242 | -3% |
| Count | 1,359 | 1,409 | 3.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.48 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bissonette
When examining the ethnic identities associated with the name Bissonette, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals identify as White. Although this group decreased slightly from 86.39% in 2000 to 82.61% in 2010, it still makes up the largest portion. Remarkably, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw an increase of 29.71%, jumping from 10.67% to 13.84%. The Hispanic category also saw growth, with a 29.09% increase from 1.10% to 1.42%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 11.83%, while the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.39% | 82.61% | -4.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 10.67% | 13.84% | 29.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.49% | -11.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.42% | 29.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |