Explore the Family Name Basargin
The meaning of Basargin
Russian: patronymic from a nickname based on dialect basarga ‘agile fellow’, also ‘stupid, not serious fellow’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Basargin in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Basargin has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Basargin was ranked as the 88,825th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to 67,519th position — a noteworthy increase of approximately 24%. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 194 in 2000 to 292 in 2010, which represents an impressive rise of more than 50%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Basargin per 100,000 inhabitants rose from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, a jump of about 43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,825 | #67,519 | 23.99% |
| Count | 194 | 292 | 50.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Basargin
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Basargin, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that almost all individuals carrying this surname identified as White. In 2000, 99.48% of Basargins identified as White, while in 2010, this figure slightly decreased to 97.95%, marking a change of -1.54%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, there were no reported instances of the surname being associated with individuals of Hispanic ethnicity or those identifying as belonging to two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.48% | 97.95% | -1.54% |
| 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% |