Explore the Family Name Bashara
The meaning of Bashara
Americanized form of Arabic Beshara (see Bishara).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bashara in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, Bashara was ranked 68,569 in 2000 and dropped slightly to 70,833 in 2010, showing a decrease of 3.3%. The count of individuals with this surname increased by roughly 3% from 268 in 2000 to 276 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #70,833 | -3.3% |
| Count | 268 | 276 | 2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bashara
The ethnicity distribution for the Bashara surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority identify as White, with a percentage of 94.03 in 2000 dropping to 89.49 in 2010. This represents a decline of 4.83%. The number of Hispanics with the Bashara surname rose by 37.50%, from 4.48% in 2000 to 6.16% in 2010. Additionally, the census began recording individuals identifying as Black in 2010, accounting for 2.54% of the Bashara surname holders. There were no recorded changes in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.03% | 89.49% | -4.83% |
| Hispanic | 4.48% | 6.16% | 37.5% |
| Black | 0% | 2.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |