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

Chassereau, 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 Chassereau surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chassereau in America

Chassereau is the 80926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chassereau surname appeared 234 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 Chassereau.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chassereau 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 Chassereau

The surname Chassereau originates from France and traces its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "chasser," meaning "to hunt," and the suffix "-eau," which denotes a small or diminutive form. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a hunter or someone associated with hunting activities.

The earliest known record of the Chassereau name appears in the archives of the region of Poitou in western France. A document dated 1587 mentions a certain Jean Chassereau, who was a landowner in the village of Châtellerault. This area, known for its fertile lands and abundant game, may have been a fitting origin for a name connected to hunting.

In the 17th century, the Chassereau name can be found in the parish records of several villages in the Vienne region of France. One notable individual from this era was Pierre Chassereau (1615-1682), a respected vintner and landowner in the village of Cheniers.

The 18th century saw the Chassereau family spread to other parts of France, with records indicating their presence in regions such as Normandy and Brittany. A prominent figure from this time was Jacques Chassereau (1734-1812), a skilled architect who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in the city of Rennes.

As the name traveled across France, it underwent various spelling variations, including Chassereaux, Chasserault, and Chasserot. These variations reflect the regional differences in pronunciation and record-keeping practices of the time.

In the 19th century, the Chassereau name gained recognition through the works of the French novelist and playwright, Émile Chassereau (1827-1901). His literary contributions, including several popular plays and novels, brought further visibility to the family name.

Another notable bearer of the Chassereau surname was Marie-Thérèse Chassereau (1861-1938), a pioneering educator who founded several schools for girls in the city of Lyon, promoting equal access to education for women.

While the Chassereau name has its origins in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. Nevertheless, its roots remain deeply tied to the French heritage, reflecting a connection to the historic traditions of hunting and rural life in the country's western regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chassereau

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

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

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