Explore the Family Name Baas
The meaning of Baas
1. Dutch and North German: occupational name from Dutch and Low German baas ‘master, overseer, boss’, or a nickname of somebody behaving like one. 2. German and Dutch: from a short form of the personal name Sebastian (Dutch Sebastiaan).
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How common is the last name Baas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Baas has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 17,388 in the United States but fell to 17,798 by 2010, marking a decline of 2.36% in its overall popularity. However, the number of people carrying the Baas surname increased from 1,497 to 1,573 during this period, reflecting an increase of 5.08%. Despite this growth, the proportion of Baas per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.55 to 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,388 | #17,798 | -2.36% |
| Count | 1,497 | 1,573 | 5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.53 | -3.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baas
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Baas has also changed over this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.19% of individuals with the Baas surname identified as White, but this percentage slightly decreased to 90.78% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Baas individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.94% to 1.72% and 3.14% to 5.34%, respectively. The proportions of those identifying as two or more races also rose slightly from 0.94% to 1.21%. Interestingly, the surname began to be associated with Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in 2010, which was not the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 90.78% | -3.62% |
| Hispanic | 3.14% | 5.34% | 70.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 1.72% | 82.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.21% | 28.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |