Explore the Family Name Basch
The meaning of Basch
1. German (also Bäsch): from a southern short form of Sebastian. 2. Jewish: variant of Bash. Some characteristic forenames: German Mathias, Erwin, Theodor. Jewish Aron, Heshy, Meir, Naftali, Shlomo, Yakov, Yehoshua.
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How common is the last name Basch in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Basch saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 19,071 in 2000, it fell to 20,364 in 2010, marking a 6.78% decrease. The count of individuals bearing this name also slightly decreased from 1,320 to 1,305, representing a 1.14% change. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly dropped by 10.2%, going from 0.49 to 0.44.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,071 | #20,364 | -6.78% |
| Count | 1,320 | 1,305 | -1.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.44 | -10.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Basch
When considering the ethnicity of those with the surname Basch, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of individuals with this surname identified as such, with a small increase from 96.06% to 96.63%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation remained steady at 0.61% during this decade, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor uptick from 1.52% to 1.53%. However, there was a significant decrease in individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, dropping from 1.36% to 0.54%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 96.63% | 0.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 1.53% | 0.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0.54% | -60.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |