Explore the Family Name Brusseau
The meaning of Brusseau
French: variant of Brousseau and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Compare Brusso.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brusseau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brusseau saw a modest increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brusseau ranked 31,492 in popularity among U.S surnames, but by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 30,799. This represents a 2.2% increase in rank. Additionally, the actual count of individuals carrying the surname increased from 695 to 756, an 8.78% rise. However, its proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,492 | #30,799 | 2.2% |
| Count | 695 | 756 | 8.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brusseau
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Brusseau also experienced changes during this period, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Predominantly, the Brusseau surname was associated with those identifying as White, accounting for over 92% in both years. However, there was a slight decrease in this association, dropping by 0.25%. Those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases of 16.2% and 3.48% respectively. The percentage of individuals with the surname identifying as two or more races decreased by 8.11%, while no Brusseaus identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.09% | 92.86% | -0.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 2.51% | 16.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.59% | 2.38% | -8.11% |
| Black | 1.15% | 1.19% | 3.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |