Explore the Family Name Basarab
The meaning of Basarab
Ukrainian, Rusyn, Moldovan, Romanian, and Polish: from Basarab, an ethnic name for someone from Bessarabia, now Moldova, or, in a transferred sense, for a Wallachian (see Vlachos).
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How common is the last name Basarab in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Basarab has seen a gradual increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 95,091st most common surname and climbed up to 87,335th by 2010, reflecting an 8.16% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew over the decade, with a 19.66% rise from 178 in 2000 to 213 in 2010. However, the proportion of Basarabs per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,091 | #87,335 | 8.16% |
| Count | 178 | 213 | 19.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Basarab
The ethnicity associated with the Basarab surname is predominantly white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.63% of those bearing the surname identified as white, increasing slightly to 98.59% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Basarabs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Furthermore, there were also no recorded instances of individuals identifying as having two or more races during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 98.59% | 2.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |