Explore the Family Name Basic
The meaning of Basic
1. Bosniak, Croatian, and Serbian (Bašić): patronymic from baša ‘senior, chief, distinguished person’, a Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian loanword from Turkish (see Basa 6 and 8). 2. Slovenian (Bašič) and Croatian (Bašić): patronymic from the personal name Baš (see Bas) or Baša (see Basa). 3. Croatian (Basić): probably a patronymic from a short form of the personal name Basilije, Latin Basilius (see Basil). Some characteristic forenames: Bosniak/Muslim Suad, Fuad, Halil, Haris, Mohamed, Muharem, Nihad, Rasim, Safet. Croatian or Serbian Damir, Dunja, Frane, Marijan, Natasa, Stjepan, Zlatan.
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How common is the last name Basic in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Basic" has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 35,522nd most popular in the United States, with 599 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the ranking had risen to 32,302nd, marking a 9.06% jump in rank. The number of people bearing the surname also saw a 19.03% increase, with the count rising to 713 individuals. Consequently, the proportion of those with the surname Basic per 100k people rose by 9.09%, indicating a growing frequency of the surname within the U.S. population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #32,302 | 9.06% |
| Count | 599 | 713 | 19.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.24 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Basic
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Basic" has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the vast majority of individuals with the surname identified as White (89.98%), followed by those identifying as two or more races (7.35%). However, in 2010, virtually all individuals with the surname identified as White (97.48%), with the percentage identifying as two or more races dropping to zero. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic fell by 16%, while no individuals reported identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.98% | 97.48% | 8.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 0.84% | -16% |
| Two or More Races | 7.35% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |