Explore the Family Name Basford
The meaning of Basford
English (mainly North Midlands): variant of Bassford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Basford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Basford has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 21,105 and by 2010, it had fallen to 23,222—a decrease of approximately 10.03%. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased from 1,160 in 2000 to 1,098 in 2010, indicating a drop of 5.34%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Basford per 100,000 people declined by 13.95%, moving from 0.43 to 0.37 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,105 | #23,222 | -10.03% |
| Count | 1,160 | 1,098 | -5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.37 | -13.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Basford
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Basford remained largely consistent, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals bearing the Basford name identified as White, making up 94.83% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.63% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black or Hispanic made up a small part of the Basford population, each less than 2%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.55% in 2000 to 1.18% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.83% | 94.63% | -0.21% |
| Black | 1.9% | 1.91% | 0.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.37% | 6.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.18% | -23.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |