Explore the Family Name Baser
The meaning of Baser
1. Turkish (Başer): ornamental name or nickname composed of baş ‘chief’ + er ‘male’, thus meaning ‘kingpin’. 2. Probably an altered form of German Böser (see Boeser) or of some other similar like-sounding German surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Baser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Baser has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Baser was ranked as the 63,450th most popular surname with a count of 294 holders in the United States. However, in 2010, the rank dropped to 74,608 and the count to 259, reflecting a decrease in popularity by approximately 17.59% and a reduction in the number of individuals carrying this surname by nearly 11.9%. The proportion of the surname Baser per 100,000 people also saw a drop from 0.11 to 0.09 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #74,608 | -17.59% |
| Count | 294 | 259 | -11.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baser
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Baser has shown some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of Baser surname holders identified as White at 84.69%, which slightly increased to 86.49% in 2010. The second highest ethnicity group in 2000 was individuals identifying with two or more races at 4.76%. However, in 2010, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 2.72% in 2000 to 5.02%. There were no Baser surname holders who identified as Black in either year, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 4.76% in 2000 to none in 2010. Interestingly, a new group emerged in 2010, with 2.70% identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.69% | 86.49% | 2.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.72% | 5.02% | 84.56% |
| Two or More Races | 4.76% | 4.63% | -2.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.76% | 0% | 0% |