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

Bresette, 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 Bresette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bresette in America

Bresette is the 39659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bresette surname appeared 554 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 Bresette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bresette 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 Bresette

The surname Bresette originated in France during the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "bressette," which referred to a small brace or clasp used for fastening clothing or armor. This indicates that the name may have been an occupational surname given to someone who made or sold these small clasps.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Bresette can be found in various historical records from the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. In the 1500s, the surname appears in several parish registers and tax records from villages and towns in these areas, often spelled as "Bressette" or "Bressete."

One notable early bearer of the name was Jacques Bresette, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Rouen in the late 16th century. Records show that he owned several properties and businesses in the city, and his name is mentioned in various legal documents and contracts from the time.

Another historical figure was Antoine Bresette, a soldier who fought in the French Wars of Religion during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He served under King Henry IV and is mentioned in several accounts of battles and military campaigns from that period.

In the 17th century, the surname Bresette began to spread beyond northern France as families migrated to other regions and even overseas to the French colonies in North America. One notable example is Pierre Bresette, a French settler who arrived in Quebec in the 1660s and became a prominent farmer and landowner in the region.

By the 18th century, the name had also made its way to other parts of Europe, including Belgium and Germany. One notable bearer from this time was Johann Bresette, a German artist and engraver who lived in the city of Augsburg and was known for his detailed etchings and engravings of landscapes and cityscapes.

In the 19th century, the name continued to be found in various parts of Europe and North America. One notable figure was Marie Bresette, a French author and poet who was born in Paris in 1823 and published several collections of poetry and short stories during her lifetime.

Throughout its history, the surname Bresette has been associated with various occupations and professions, from merchants and soldiers to artists and writers. While it may have originated as an occupational surname related to the making or selling of small clasps, the name has since taken on a more diverse range of meanings and associations over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bresette

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

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

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