Explore the Family Name Bresson

The meaning of Bresson

French: from a pet form of the personal name Brès, an old vernacular form of the Latin name Brictius (see Brice).

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How common is the last name Bresson in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bresson has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Once ranked at 39,111 in 2000, the ranking fell to 47,706 in 2010, marking a 21.98% decline. The number of individuals with this surname also dropped from 530 in 2000 to 444 in 2010, indicating a 16.23% decrease. The proportion of Bressons per 100,000 people also saw a 25.0% reduction over the decade.

20002010Change
Rank#39,111#47,706-21.98%
Count530444-16.23%
Proportion per 100k0.20.15-25%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bresson

In terms of ethnicity distribution, Census data reveals that the majority of individuals holding the Bresson surname identify as White, comprising 96.23% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.95% by 2010. There has been an increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.51% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010, which is a notable 64.24% growth. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native recorded no individuals with the Bresson surname in either census year.

20002010Change
White96.23%95.95%-0.29%
Hispanic1.51%2.48%64.24%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%