Explore the Family Name Tissot
The meaning of Tissot
French (mainly eastern): occupational name from a diminutive of tissier ‘weaver’, a variant of Tessier. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Tissot in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tissot saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 61,855th most popular surname, but by 2010 it dropped to the 66,931st position, marking an 8.21% decrease in rank. The count of people bearing this surname also decreased slightly over this period, from 303 to 295, representing a 2.64% reduction. This drop is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which decreased by 9.09% from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #66,931 | -8.21% |
| Count | 303 | 295 | -2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tissot
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting facts about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tissot. From 2000 to 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as white, although there was a small decrease from 97.03% to 96.27%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 17.32% over the decade, rising from 2.31% to 2.71%. There was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, nor were there any individuals who identified as having two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 96.27% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 2.71% | 17.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |