Explore the Family Name Brisebois
The meaning of Brisebois
French: from brise bois ‘breaks wood’ (from Old French briser ‘to break’ + bois ‘wood’), used as a nickname for a carpenter. This surname is rare in France. Compare Brisbois.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brisebois in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brisebois has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 73,659th in 2000, it slipped to 75,799th by 2010, marking a decrease of 2.91%. However, the absolute count of people with this last name has increased marginally from 245 to 254 over the same period, a growth rate of 3.67%. The proportion per 100,000 residents remained consistent at 0.09 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #75,799 | -2.91% |
| Count | 245 | 254 | 3.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brisebois
Regarding the ethnicity linked to the Brisebois surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly associated with white individuals. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly all (97.14% and 97.64% respectively) of those bearing the Brisebois surname were classified as white. There was a small increase of 0.51% in this percentage over the decade. During this period, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of two or more races, Hispanic individuals, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 97.64% | 0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |