Explore the Family Name Basden
The meaning of Basden
English: variant of Baisden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Basden in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Basden has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Basden was ranked as the 19,164th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 19,441st position, representing a minor drop of 1.45%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 1,311 to 1,390 during the same period, marking a growth rate of 6.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,164 | #19,441 | -1.45% |
| Count | 1,311 | 1,390 | 6.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.47 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Basden
On the subject of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a shifting demographic among those bearing the Basden surname. The majority identifying as White decreased slightly from 77.50% in 2000 to 74.03% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase within the Black community, whose representation rose from 16.86% to 19.14%. Similarly, the Hispanic percentage saw an increase from 2.97% to 3.60%. Interestingly, despite being unrepresented in 2000, by 2010 Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities also made their appearance among the Basden surname bearers, accounting for 0.36% and 1.01% respectively. Those identifying with two or more races saw a minor increase from 1.83% to 1.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.5% | 74.03% | -4.48% |
| Black | 16.86% | 19.14% | 13.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 3.6% | 21.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 1.87% | 2.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |