Find out how popular the last name Bissainthe is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bissainthe.

Bissainthe, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bissainthe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bissainthe in America

Bissainthe is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bissainthe surname appeared 176 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bissainthe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bissainthe to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bissainthe

The surname BISSAINTHE has its origins in France, tracing back to the early medieval period around the 10th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French words "bis" meaning "twice" and "sainte" meaning "holy," suggesting a connection to a place name or a religious context.

One of the earliest known references to this surname can be found in the Cartulary of Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript from the 11th century, which mentions a person named "Robertus Bissainthe" as a witness to a land transaction. This indicates that the name was already established in the region of Chartres, France, during that time.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various records throughout Normandy and Brittany, with variations such as "Bissainte" and "Bissante." These regional spellings likely reflect the local dialects and pronunciations of the time.

During the 14th century, the name BISSAINTHE gained prominence in the region of Anjou, where it was associated with a noble family that held lands near the town of Saumur. Records from the Duchy of Anjou mention a knight named "Hugues de Bissainthe" who participated in military campaigns alongside the Count of Anjou.

One notable figure bearing this surname was Jean BISSAINTHE, a French scholar and theologian born in Rouen around 1475. He studied at the University of Paris and later became a renowned professor of canon law and theology, authoring several influential works on religious doctrine.

In the 16th century, the name BISSAINTHE appeared in the parish records of Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier in Brittany, where a family with this surname owned a substantial estate and played a significant role in local affairs. One member of this family, Jacques BISSAINTHE (1532-1612), was a respected magistrate and served as the mayor of Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier.

Another notable figure was Marie BISSAINTHE (1598-1672), a French noblewoman and philanthropist from the Anjou region. She was known for her charitable works and founded a hospice for the poor and destitute in the town of Angers.

Throughout the centuries, the BISSAINTHE surname has maintained a presence in various regions of France, with some families migrating to other parts of Europe and eventually to other continents. While the exact origins and meaning of this surname may remain somewhat obscure, its history reflects the rich cultural tapestry of France and the diverse lineages that have carried this name over generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bissainthe

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bissainthe.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bissainthe was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bissainthe has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bissainthe was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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