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

Bizzell, 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 Bizzell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bizzell in America

Bizzell is the 13764th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bizzell surname appeared 2,198 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bizzell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bizzell 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 Bizzell

The surname Bizzell has its origins in England, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from the Old English word "byzzer," which referred to a person who lived near a bramble bush or thicket.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bizzell can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Robert le Bissel." This spelling variation suggests a connection to the Old French word "bissel," meaning "little bush" or "shrub."

Throughout the medieval period, the name was predominantly concentrated in the counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. In the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1327, there are references to individuals named "John Bysell" and "William Bysell" residing in these regions.

The Bizzell surname is also linked to several place names across England, such as Byssell's Green in Oxfordshire and Byssell's Farm in Gloucestershire. These locations likely derived their names from early settlers bearing the Bizzell surname.

Notable individuals with the Bizzell surname include Sir John Bizzell (1570-1645), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Oxfordshire during the reign of King Charles I. Another noteworthy figure is William Bizzell (1701-1778), a renowned clockmaker from Bristol whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy.

In the 17th century, the Bizzell name gained prominence through the exploits of Captain Edward Bizzell (1625-1692), a British naval officer who played a crucial role in the Anglo-Dutch Wars. His bravery and leadership earned him recognition from the Crown.

The Bizzell surname also found its way across the Atlantic Ocean, with several bearers of the name settling in the American colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries. One such individual was Thomas Bizzell (1689-1761), a prominent landowner and farmer in Virginia who established a prosperous estate that remained in the family for generations.

Throughout its history, the Bizzell surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Bysell, Byssell, Bizzle, and Bissell. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences that shaped the name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bizzell

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

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 Bizzell 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 Bizzell 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 Bizzell was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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