Explore the Family Name Bashford
The meaning of Bashford
English: variant of Bassford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bashford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bashford saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bashford ranked 32,939th in popularity, and by 2010, it fell slightly to rank 33,164th. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Bashford surname increased from 656 in 2000 to 690 in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.18%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of this surname decreased by 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,939 | #33,164 | -0.68% |
| Count | 656 | 690 | 5.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bashford
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bashford also experienced some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Bashfords identified as White (91.77%), followed by Black (7.16%). By 2010, there was a 4.46% decrease in those identifying as White, dropping to 87.68%, and an increase in the Black category to 7.97%. Additionally, 2010 marked the appearance of Bashfords identifying as Hispanic (2.32%) and those reporting two or more races (1.45%). There were no recorded instances of Bashfords identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.77% | 87.68% | -4.46% |
| Black | 7.16% | 7.97% | 11.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |