Explore the Family Name Bizier
The meaning of Bizier
French: altered form of Béziers, a habitational name from Béziers in Hérault. This surname is very rare in France. History: Jean Bizier from Saint-Chinian in Hérault, France, married Marie-Geneviève Jacques in Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, QC, in 1762. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Gaetan, Normand, Alain, Emile, Gaston, Laurier, Leonce, Luc, Michel, Raynald.
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How common is the last name Bizier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bizier saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked at 57,252 in 2000, the ranking dropped to 60,045 in 2010, representing a change of -4.88. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Bizier surname increased slightly from 333 to 336 during the same period. However, proportionally, the frequency of the surname per 100,000 people decreased by -8.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #60,045 | -4.88% |
| Count | 333 | 336 | 0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bizier
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bizier also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (96.10%), with a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (1.50%). By 2010, while the percentage of White individuals had decreased slightly to 92.56%, there was a notable increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic (2.08%), representing a change of 38.67%. Additionally, new categories of ethnic identity appeared in 2010, with 1.49% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 2.68% identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 92.56% | -3.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.08% | 38.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |