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

Brasseaux, 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 Brasseaux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brasseaux in America

Brasseaux is the 28704th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brasseaux surname appeared 830 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 Brasseaux.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brasseaux 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 Brasseaux

The surname BRASSEAUX originated in France, specifically in the region of Normandy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "brasseur," which means "brewer" or "one who brews beer." This suggests that the name likely originated from an occupation or trade related to brewing or beer production.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name BRASSEAUX can be found in the registers of the town of Caen in Normandy, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, a certain Guillaume BRASSEAUX is listed as a brewer and landowner in the year 1276.

As the BRASSEAUX family spread throughout France over the centuries, variations in spelling emerged, such as Brasseau, Brasseault, and Brasseaux. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the preference of local scribes.

During the French colonization of North America in the 17th and 18th centuries, several individuals bearing the BRASSEAUX surname made their way to the New World, particularly to the French colonies of Acadia (present-day Canadian Maritimes) and Louisiana. One notable figure was Jean-Baptiste BRASSEAUX, born in 1689 in Port-Royal, Acadia. He later became one of the founders of the Acadian settlement of Grand-Pré in Nova Scotia.

Another significant bearer of the BRASSEAUX name was Joseph-Marie BRASSEAUX, born in 1752 in Louisiana. He was a prominent landowner and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War alongside the Spanish forces against the British.

In the 19th century, a notable figure was Jean-Baptiste BRASSEAUX II, born in 1810 in St. Martinville, Louisiana. He was a successful businessman and plantation owner who played a role in the development of the sugar industry in the region.

It is worth noting that the BRASSEAUX surname has also been associated with certain place names in France, such as the village of Brasseux in the department of Aisne, which may have influenced the spelling variations over time.

Throughout history, the BRASSEAUX surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including brewers, farmers, soldiers, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brasseaux

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

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

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