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

Brousseau, 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 Brousseau surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brousseau in America

Brousseau is the 11767th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brousseau surname appeared 2,662 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 Brousseau.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brousseau 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 Brousseau

The surname Brousseau originates from France and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the French word "brousse," which means "brushwood" or "thicket," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked in an area surrounded by dense undergrowth.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brousseau can be found in the parish records of Charente-Maritime, a region located in western France. These records date back to the late 1500s and early 1600s, indicating that the name was already established in this area during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name Brousseau appeared in various historical documents, including land records and tax rolls. For example, Pierre Brousseau, born in 1635, was a landowner in the town of Saintes, located in the Charente-Maritime region. His son, Jean Brousseau, born in 1670, was a prominent merchant and ship owner in the same town.

As the Brousseau family expanded and members migrated to other regions of France, variations in the spelling of the name began to emerge. Some of these variations included Brousseaux, Brousseault, and Broussault. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of the record keepers at the time.

One notable figure with the surname Brousseau was François Brousseau, a French architect and engineer born in 1672 in Angers, a city in western France. He was renowned for his work on several notable structures, including the Church of St. Martin in Angers and the Château de Baugé.

Another prominent individual was Marie-Françoise Brousseau, born in 1754 in Toulouse, a city in southern France. She was a talented painter and sculptor who gained recognition for her portraits and religious works during the late 18th century.

In the 19th century, the Brousseau name continued to appear in various parts of France. Jacques Brousseau, born in 1812 in Bordeaux, was a renowned winemaker who helped establish the region's reputation for producing high-quality wines. His son, Louis Brousseau, born in 1845, followed in his footsteps and became a respected vintner in his own right.

Another notable figure from this period was Émile Brousseau, born in 1870 in Nantes, a city in western France. He was a pioneering aviator and aircraft designer who made significant contributions to the early development of aviation in France.

Throughout its history, the surname Brousseau has been associated with various professions and backgrounds, reflecting the diverse experiences and accomplishments of those who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brousseau

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

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

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