Explore the Family Name Brasseur
The meaning of Brasseur
French, Walloon, and English (of Norman origin): occupational name from French brasseur ‘brewer’. Compare Brashear, Brashears, Brashier, and Brasseaux. History: Robert Brasseur from Pernes-les-Fontaines in Vaucluse, France, married Elizabeth Florence Fowke in France in 1621, died in Calvert, MD, in 1665. His name 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 America. Some characteristic forenames: French Michel, Georges, Jean Claude, Martial, Yves.
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How common is the last name Brasseur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brasseur experienced a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,856th among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had moved up to 32,524th. This represents a rise of approximately 1.01%. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew, from 658 in 2000 to 707 in 2010, an increase of 7.45%. Despite these changes, the proportion of Brasseurs per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,856 | #32,524 | 1.01% |
| Count | 658 | 707 | 7.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brasseur
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brasseur, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White, with an increase from 94.68% in 2000 to 95.90% in 2010. Smaller percentages identify as being of two or more races (1.52% in 2000, decreasing to 1.41% in 2010) and Hispanic (1.52% in 2000, falling to 1.27% in 2010). In 2000, 1.22% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, but this figure was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.68% | 95.9% | 1.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.41% | -7.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 1.27% | -16.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |