Explore the Family Name Basche
The meaning of Basche
German: variant of Basch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Basche in the United States?
The surname Basche, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 91,801st most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 98,982nd place, representing a 7.82% drop. Furthermore, the overall count of people with this surname also dipped slightly from 186 in 2000 to 183 in 2010, showing a modest decline of 1.61%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 in the population also decreased by 14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #98,982 | -7.82% |
| Count | 186 | 183 | -1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Basche
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Basche surname is predominantly associated with people who identify as White. In 2000, 94.09% of those bearing the surname identified as White, and while this figure dropped slightly to 93.44% in 2010, it still represents the majority. Interestingly, no one identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native under this surname in either census year. However, there was a minor shift observed in 2010 with both Hispanic and Two or more races categories showing a small percentage (2.73%), indicating some diversification in the ethnic identity associated with the Basche surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 93.44% | -0.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.73% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |