Explore the Family Name Boisseau
The meaning of Boisseau
French: 1. variant of Boissel. 2. habitational name from (Le) Boisseau, the name of several places mainly in the northern part of France. History: Pierre Boisseau from Trans-sur-Erdre in Loire-Atlantique, Brittany (France), married Anne Foubert in Montreal, QC, in 1670. — This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of South Carolina. Some characteristic forenames: French Adrien, Armand, Chantel, Jacques.
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How common is the last name Boisseau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boisseau showed slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname remained relatively stable, moving from 26,614th to 26,598th place, a marginal increase of 0.06%. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.39%, from 861 to 916. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the number decreased slightly by 3.12% from 0.32 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,614 | #26,598 | 0.06% |
| Count | 861 | 916 | 6.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boisseau
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates several shifts for the Boisseau surname over the same time period. While there was no representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, there were notable changes in other groups. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 58.94%, jumping from 1.51% to 2.40%. Those identifying as white decreased by 5.41%, from 73.40% to 69.43%, while the percentage of Hispanic individuals increased by 41.73%, from 1.39% to 1.97%. The black community saw a moderate rise of 8.09%, growing from 23.23% to 25.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.4% | 69.43% | -5.41% |
| Black | 23.23% | 25.11% | 8.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 2.4% | 58.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.97% | 41.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |