Explore the Family Name Bashant
The meaning of Bashant
Americanized form of French Bachan. History: Bearers of the surname Bashant are descendants of Nicolas Bachand dit Vertefeuille from France (see Bachand).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bashant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bashant has seen a minor decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Bashant ranked 108,153 in popularity with 152 individuals carrying this surname, corresponding to a proportion of 0.06 per 100k people. By 2010, although the count had risen slightly to 160, the rank had dropped to 110,286 and the proportion decreased to 0.05 per 100k people. This indicates a change of -1.97 in rank and a decrease of 16.67% in the proportion per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,153 | #110,286 | -1.97% |
| Count | 152 | 160 | 5.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bashant
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bashant, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that nearly all individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, in 2000, 98.03% of Bashants identified as White, which decreased slightly to 95.00% by 2010, marking a change of -3.09%. No significant representation was found for other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 95% | -3.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |