Explore the Family Name Baska
The meaning of Baska
1. Slovak (Baška): possibly from the placename Baška in the eastern Slovakia or from Baška, a pet form of the personal name Barbara. 2. Polish: secondary adaptation of Baske, which is Germanized form of Basek, a pet form of Sebastian.
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How common is the last name Baska in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Baska has seen a slight decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, Baska was ranked the 66,274th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had shifted to the 70,645th position, marking a 6.6% decrease. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased marginally from 279 in 2000 to 277 in 2010, which is a drop of approximately 0.72%. Notably, the proportion of people named Baska for every 100,000 individuals also dropped by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #70,645 | -6.6% |
| Count | 279 | 277 | -0.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baska
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census points out that the majority of individuals with the surname Baska identify as White. In 2000, a significant 97.13% identified themselves as White, although this figure decreased slightly to 94.22% by 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The 2010 census, however, shows a small emergence of Baskas identifying as Hispanic at 2.17%, a category which had no representation in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 94.22% | -3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |