2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Durisseau
A French surname derived from the word "dur" meaning "hard" or "harsh".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Durisseau. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Durisseau 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Durisseau in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Durisseau, the largest self-reported group is Black at 75.7%. The next largest groups are White (13.6%) and Two or More Races (4.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Durisseau
The surname DURISSEAU originates from France and can be traced back to the early 17th century. It is derived from the French word "dur," meaning "hard" or "tough," and the suffix "-isseau," which indicates a diminutive form. The name likely referred to someone with a strong or hardy character.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the DURISSEAU surname appears in the parish records of Poitou, a former province in western France, in the year 1623. The name is also found in various historical documents from the regions of Normandy and Brittany, suggesting that the family may have had roots in these areas as well.
In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste DURISSEAU (1722-1794) was a notable French architect who designed several buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice. His works were influenced by the Neoclassical style popular during that era.
Another notable bearer of the DURISSEAU name was Pierre DURISSEAU (1789-1869), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. He participated in numerous campaigns during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his bravery.
The DURISSEAU surname can also be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, such as Belgium and Switzerland, indicating that members of the family may have migrated or established branches in these regions over time.
In the 19th century, Marie DURISSEAU (1822-1904) was a French novelist and playwright who wrote under the pen name Marie de Boisfleurant. Her works explored themes of love, family, and societal norms during the era.
Additionally, Louis DURISSEAU (1856-1932) was a renowned French explorer and geographer who led expeditions to various parts of Africa and South America. He documented his travels and discoveries in several published works, contributing to the knowledge of these regions during that time.
The DURISSEAU surname has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions, with notable individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including architecture, military service, literature, and exploration.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Durisseau
Among Census respondents with the surname Durisseau, the largest self-reported group is Black at 75.7%. The next largest groups are White (13.6%) and Two or More Races (4.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Durisseau 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 Durisseau surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American75.7% · 78
- White13.6% · 14
- Two or more races4.9% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.9% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Durisseau
Durisseau appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-5 bearers (-4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 2,650 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.6%) | Down 2,650 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 Durisseau 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 | #151,532 | #154,182 | -1.7% |
| Count | 108 | 103 | -4.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Durisseau bearers went from 108 to 103 (-4.6% change). The surname moved down 2,650 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #154,182.
FAQ
Durisseau surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Durisseau?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Durisseau. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Durisseau?
Durisseau ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Durisseau. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Durisseau.
Has Durisseau become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Durisseau went from 108 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Durisseau?
Among Census respondents with the surname Durisseau, the largest self-reported group is Black at 75.7%. The next largest groups are White (13.6%) and Two or More Races (4.9%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Durisseau in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.7% (78 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Durisseau appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (75.7%), White (13.6%), Two or More Races (4.9%). 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 Durisseau (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 Durisseau mean?
A French surname derived from the word "dur" meaning "hard" or "harsh". 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 Durisseau (0.03 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 have the last name Durisseau?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Durisseau at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.