2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Brassette
A French surname denoting someone who brewed beer or was a maker of brewing vessels.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Brassette. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Brassette surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Brassette in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Brassette, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Brassette
The surname BRASSETTE originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "brasseur," which means "brewer" or someone who brews beer. This suggests that the BRASSETTE name likely belonged to families involved in the brewing trade or resided in areas known for their breweries.
The name BRASSETTE first appeared in historical records in the 13th century, specifically in the region of Normandy, France. It was commonly spelled as "Brassette," "Brassete," or "Brassette" during this period. The earliest known record of the name is found in the Cartulaire de l'Église de Normandie, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Normandy region.
In the 14th century, the name BRASSETTE was recorded in the Livre des Bourgeois de Paris, a register of citizens in the city of Paris. This suggests that families bearing this surname had established themselves in the capital city by that time.
One notable figure with the BRASSETTE surname was Jean BRASSETTE, a merchant and brewer who lived in Rouen, Normandy, during the late 15th century. He is mentioned in several historical records from the city, including tax records and guild documents related to the brewing industry.
In the 16th century, the BRASSETTE name appeared in the Bibliothèque Nationale de France's collection of manuscripts, specifically in a document detailing the ownership of a brewery in the town of Amiens.
During the 17th century, a prominent BRASSETTE family resided in the village of Montoire-sur-le-Loir in the Loire Valley region. This family was known for their longstanding involvement in the local brewing industry, and several members held positions of importance within the village's guilds and governing bodies.
Another notable figure with the BRASSETTE surname was Pierre BRASSETTE, a French soldier and explorer who was born in Dijon in 1658. He accompanied the famous explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, on his expeditions to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico in the late 17th century.
In the 18th century, a branch of the BRASSETTE family settled in the city of Lyon, where they established a successful brewery that operated for several generations. This brewery was mentioned in various historical documents and records from the city during this period.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Brassette
Among Census respondents with the surname Brassette, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Brassette bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Brassette surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.7% · 116
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Brassette
Brassette appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-27 bearers (-21.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 35,603 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+19 bearers (+18.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 17,663 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -27 bearers (-21.1%) | Down 35,603 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +19 bearers (+18.8%) | Up 17,663 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Brassette surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #142,049 | 11.1% |
| Count | 101 | 120 | 18.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 33.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Brassette bearers went from 101 to 120 (+18.8% change). The surname moved up 17,663 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #142,049.
FAQ
Brassette surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Brassette?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Brassette. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Brassette?
Brassette ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Brassette. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Brassette.
Has Brassette become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Brassette went from 101 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 19 (+18.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Brassette?
Among Census respondents with the surname Brassette, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%) and Hispanic (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Brassette in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.7% (116 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Brassette appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%), Hispanic (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Brassette (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Brassette mean?
A French surname denoting someone who brewed beer or was a maker of brewing vessels. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Brassette (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Brassette?
Find out how many people have the surname Brassette on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.