Explore the Family Name Basich
The meaning of Basich
Americanized form of Croatian, Serbian, and Bosniak Bašić, Slovenian Bašič, Croatian Basić (see Basic). Some characteristic forenames: Croatian and Serbian Bosiljka.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Basich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Basich surname has seen a slight decrease in the U.S. over the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 45,829 and rose to rank 46,902 by 2010, reflecting a decline in popularity of 2.34%. However, the number of people carrying the Basich surname increased from 439 in 2000 to 453 in 2010, which is an increase of 3.19%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 6.25%, moving from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #46,902 | -2.34% |
| Count | 439 | 453 | 3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Basich
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity of individuals with the Basich surname. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (93.85%), followed by Hispanic (4.10%). By 2010, there was a notable change in the ethnic identities associated with this surname. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased to 88.96%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly to 7.28%, marking a 77.56% change. Meanwhile, new categories emerged, with 1.10% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 2.21% reporting two or more races. There were no recorded cases of people with the Basich surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 88.96% | -5.21% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 7.28% | 77.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |