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

Brisbois, 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 Brisbois surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brisbois in America

Brisbois is the 30825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brisbois surname appeared 755 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 Brisbois.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brisbois 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 Brisbois

The surname Brisbois has its origins in France, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Old French words "bris" and "bois," which collectively translate to "broken wood" or "broken forest." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a cleared or broken area of woodland.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Brisbois name can be found in the census records of the village of Avranches in Normandy, dating back to the late 1300s. This document lists a family with the surname "de Brisbois," indicating their association with a particular location or estate.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Brisbois name was Jehan Brisbois, a merchant and landowner from the town of Rouen. Historical records from 1472 document his involvement in a legal dispute over property rights.

During the 17th century, several members of the Brisbois family emigrated from France to New France (modern-day Canada). One of the earliest recorded instances was in 1665, when a man named Pierre Brisbois settled in the colony of Quebec. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of what is now eastern Canada and the northeastern United States.

In the 18th century, a prominent individual with the Brisbois surname was Jacques Brisbois (1720-1789), a successful fur trader and explorer who played a significant role in the early development of the Canadian fur trade industry. He is credited with establishing trading posts and fostering relationships with various Native American tribes.

Another notable figure was Marie-Louise Brisbois (1760-1843), a Métis woman who was an influential figure in the early fur trade and helped establish settlements in what is now the state of Michigan. She was known for her business acumen and her ability to navigate the cultural and linguistic diversity of the region.

As the Brisbois family expanded and spread throughout North America, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Brisbois, Brisebois, Brisebois, and Brisebault. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the preference of individual families or scribes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brisbois

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

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

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