Explore the Family Name Basara
The meaning of Basara
1. Polish, Ukrainian, Serbian, Croatian, Bosniak, and Slovak: from a shortened form of Basarab, an ethnic name for someone from Bessarabia, now Moldova, or, in a transferred sense, for a Wallachian (see Vlachos). This surname is very rare in Slovakia, and may be of Rusyn origin there (compare Basarab). 2. Polish: alternatively, perhaps a nickname derived from the dialect word basior ‘male wolf’, basiora ‘inflorescence’, or basiora ‘sheep or ram’. 3. Turkish (Başara): ornamental name or nickname derived from başarmak ‘to succeed’. Compare Basar. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jacek, Wieslaw, Wladyslawa, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Basara in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Basara has seen a slight decrease over time. In 2000, it was ranked 46,331st most common in the United States, with 433 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 49,723rd and the count reduced to 422, marking a change of -7.32% and -2.54% respectively. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.16 to 0.14, indicating a decline of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #49,723 | -7.32% |
| Count | 433 | 422 | -2.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Basara
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting changes. In 2000, 3.70% of those with the Basara surname identified as Asian or Pacific Islander, however this figure dropped to zero by 2010. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races also decreased to zero from 3.46%. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased from 89.84% to 95.02%, an increase of 5.77%. Furthermore, those identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 1.85% to 1.90%. For individuals identifying as Black, there was a notable increase of 23.48%, from 1.15% to 1.42%. Lastly, there were no individuals with the Basara surname identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.84% | 95.02% | 5.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| Black | 1.15% | 1.42% | 23.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.46% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |