Explore the Family Name Brossette
The meaning of Brossette
French: from the feminine form of Brosset (see Brossett) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brossette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brossette decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 58,999th most common surname, but dropped to 75,799th place by 2010, a decline of 28.48%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also fell from 321 in 2000 to 254 in 2010, marking a decrease of 20.87%. The proportion per 100k people similarly saw a reduction of 25.0%, moving from 0.12 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #75,799 | -28.48% |
| Count | 321 | 254 | -20.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brossette
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brossette, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some variation between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity (92.83% in 2000 and 91.73% in 2010), there was a slight decrease of 1.18% over this period. The Black community had a slight increase of 1.07%, moving from 4.67% to 4.72%. There was no recorded presence of Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicities in either year. Interestingly, while there were no American Indian and Alaskan Natives identified with this surname in 2000, they made up 1.97% of the Brossette population in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races were present in 2000 at 1.56%, but not in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.83% | 91.73% | -1.18% |
| Black | 4.67% | 4.72% | 1.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |