Explore the Family Name Basi
The meaning of Basi
Indian: Sikh name, a variant of Bassi.
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How common is the last name Basi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Basi has increased significantly over a decade. In 2000, Basi was ranked 67,725th in popularity among all surnames in the United States; however, by 2010, it had risen to the 56,836th spot, marking a substantial increase of 16.08%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also experienced a noticeable growth, rising from 272 in 2000 to 359 in 2010—a 31.99% increase. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Basi per 100,000 residents grew by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #56,836 | 16.08% |
| Count | 272 | 359 | 31.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Basi
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals intriguing shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority of those with the surname Basi identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although the percentage dropped slightly from 71.32% in 2000 to 67.97% in 2010. The proportion identifying as White saw an increase, from 19.85% to 22.01%. The percentage of individuals claiming two or more races decreased notably, down 40.58% to just 3.06%. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation among Basies rose by 51.63%, and Black representation more than doubled, growing by 127.17%. There was no change in the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 71.32% | 67.97% | -4.7% |
| White | 19.85% | 22.01% | 10.88% |
| Black | 1.84% | 4.18% | 127.17% |
| Two or More Races | 5.15% | 3.06% | -40.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 2.79% | 51.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |