Explore the Family Name Basher
The meaning of Basher
1. Arabic: variant of Bashir. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. 2. English (Cornwall): perhaps a variant of Bosher. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Abul, Mohammed, Ali, Anwar, Isam, Nisim, Nurul, Sayed.
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How common is the last name Basher in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Basher' saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Basher' was ranked 39,378th in prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 39,773rd. Despite this fall in ranking, the number of people with the 'Basher' surname increased by almost five percent, from 526 individuals in 2000 to 552 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,378 | #39,773 | -1% |
| Count | 526 | 552 | 4.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Basher
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the 'Basher' surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a considerable increase in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders bearing the name, rising from 9.13 percent to 17.57 percent. In contrast, the proportion of White individuals with this surname decreased from 80.04 percent to 71.92 percent over the same period. Moreover, there was a noticeable decrease in the percentage of Black individuals with the 'Basher' surname, which fell from 6.65 percent to 4.71 percent. However, the representation of Hispanic individuals increased to 3.08 percent in 2010, up from none in 2000. The count for those identifying as Two or more races was suppressed (S) in 2010, and there were no recorded American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the surname 'Basher' in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.04% | 71.92% | -10.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.13% | 17.57% | 92.44% |
| Black | 6.65% | 4.71% | -29.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |