Explore the Family Name Baisden
The meaning of Baisden
English (Surrey, Kent, and Essex): habitational name from Basden Wood in Hawkhurst, Kent. The placename is from the Old English personal name Beadu (or the same as an abbreviation of a compound name) + denn ‘swine pasture’. Compare Baysden.
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How common is the last name Baisden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Baisden showed a modest shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It ranked 10,344th in 2000 and slightly dropped to 10,365th in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 0.2% in its overall ranking. However, the count of individuals with the Baisden surname increased from 2,852 to 3,110 during this period, marking a growth of approximately 9.05%. The proportion per 100,000 people also remained fairly stable, experiencing only a minor decrease of 0.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,344 | #10,365 | -0.2% |
| Count | 2,852 | 3,110 | 9.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.06 | 1.05 | -0.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baisden
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts for the Baisden family. The percentage of Baisdens identifying as White decreased from 79.07% in 2000 to 77.27% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase from 0.91% to 2.15% in the same period, representing a significant growth of 136.26%. Additionally, individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent, American Indian and Alaskan Native, along with those identifying with two or more races saw minor increases. The Black population within the Baisden family slightly grew from 17.99% in 2000 to 18.36% in 2010, showing a small rise of 2.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.07% | 77.27% | -2.28% |
| Black | 17.99% | 18.36% | 2.06% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 2.15% | 136.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.58% | 7.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0.45% | 15.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.18% | 0.19% | 5.56% |