Labissiere
A territorial surname of French origin relating to someone from Labessière, a town in central France.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 274 Americans carry the last name Labissiere. That puts it at #78,040 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,250,928 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Labissiere surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
274
1 in 1,250,928
Census rank
#78,040
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
245
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 245 bearers of the surname Labissiere in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 78040th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Labissiere, the largest self-reported group is Black at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Labissiere
The surname Labissiere has its origins in France, specifically in the region of Normandy. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Old French words "la" meaning "the" and "bissiere" which referred to a woodland or forest area.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Labissiere can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Préaux, a manuscript dating back to the late 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Rogero de la Byssiere" who was a landowner in the region.
In the 14th century, the name appears in various records, such as the Livre des bourgeois d'Arras, which mentions a "Jehan Labissiere" who lived in the city of Arras in 1365. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its original Norman roots and was present in other parts of northern France.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the name Labissiere was Jean de Labissiere, a French nobleman and military commander who lived from 1536 to 1589. He fought in the Wars of Religion and was known for his loyalty to the Catholic cause.
In the 17th century, the name is found in the records of the Église Réformée de Paris, where a certain "Pierre Labissiere" is listed as a member of the Protestant congregation in 1682. This indicates that the name was also present among French Protestants during this period.
Another notable individual with the surname Labissiere was Jacques de Labissiere, a French Catholic priest and author who lived from 1684 to 1756. He wrote several religious texts and was known for his sermons and devotional works.
Moving into the 18th century, the name appears in the records of the Académie Française, where a "François Labissiere" is listed as a member in 1742. This suggests that the name was also present among the intellectual elite of France during this time.
In the 19th century, the name Labissiere can be found in various French literary works, such as the novels of Honoré de Balzac, where a character named "Madame Labissiere" is mentioned in his work "Les Paysans".
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Labissiere
Among Census respondents with the surname Labissiere, the largest self-reported group is Black at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Labissiere bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Labissiere surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American93.5%
- Hispanic or Latino2.9%
- Two or more races2.0%
- Unknown or suppressed1.6%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Labissiere surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,967 | #78,040 | 30.9% |
| Count | 144 | 245 | 70.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.08 | 60.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Labissiere bearers went from 144 to 245 (+70.1% change). The surname moved up 34,927 positions in the national ranking, going from #112,967 to #78,040.
FAQ
Labissiere surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Labissiere?
The surname Labissiere holds position #78,040 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 274 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Labissiere surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Labissiere, the largest self-reported group is Black at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.