Explore the Family Name Brassard
The meaning of Brassard
French: derivative of bras ‘arm’, most likely applied as a nickname denoting a person with strong arms or perhaps a pugilist. History: Antoine Brassard from Normandy, France, married Françoise Méry in Quebec City, QC, in 1637. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Jacques, Lucien, Amedee, Amie, Antoine, Armand, Emile, Fernand, Florent, Gaston, Germaine.
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How common is the last name Brassard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Brassard surname has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 17,268th in the year 2000, it climbed to the 16,031st position by 2010. This represents a growth rate of approximately 7.16 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew from 1,509 in 2000 to 1,809 in 2010, marking an increase of almost 19.88 percent. When expressed as a proportion per 100,000 people, the population bearing the Brassard surname rose from 0.56 to 0.61 over the decade, an upturn of 8.93 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,268 | #16,031 | 7.16% |
| Count | 1,509 | 1,809 | 19.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.61 | 8.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brassard
The ethnic identity associated with the Brassard surname also evolved during this period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Brassards identifying as white decreased from 96.55 percent in 2000 to 93.48 percent in 2010. However, the portion who identified as Hispanic saw a substantial increase, surging from 1.26 percent to 2.38 percent. Those identifying as Black or two or more races also saw increases, with the latter group growing from 1.39 percent to 1.82 percent. Interestingly, there were no Brassards identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 93.48% | -3.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.38% | 88.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.82% | 30.94% |
| Black | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.33% | 0% | 0% |