Explore the Family Name Bressette
The meaning of Bressette
Altered form of American French Brissette. Compare Bresett and Bresette.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bressette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Bressette surname experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,529th out of all surnames and dropped to 47,429th by 2010, a decrease of about 45.81%. The count also decreased during this period from 666 to 447 individuals possessing the surname, which is a decrease of approximately 32.88%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decrease from 0.25 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,529 | #47,429 | -45.81% |
| Count | 666 | 447 | -32.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.15 | -40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bressette
The ethnic identity associated with the Bressette surname also shifted between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the surname remained unassociated with Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities in both years, there was an increase in individuals identifying as having two or more races, up 26.15% from 1.95 to 2.46. The majority of individuals with the Bressette surname identified as White, however, this percentage decreased slightly over the ten-year period from 86.49 to 83.45. There was a noticeable increase within those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian or Alaskan Native, with increases of 48.89% (from 0.90 to 1.34) and 24.12% (from 9.91 to 12.30), respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.49% | 83.45% | -3.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 9.91% | 12.3% | 24.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 2.46% | 26.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.34% | 48.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |