Explore the Family Name Basore
The meaning of Basore
Variant of Bashore, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Basore in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Basore has slightly decreased over the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held a ranking of 34,038, which dropped to 36,525 by 2010, marking a 7.31% decrease in its rank. The number of individuals bearing the name also decreased from 631 in 2000 to 612 in 2010, revealing a change of -3.01%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction from 0.23 to 0.21, showing an 8.7% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,038 | #36,525 | -7.31% |
| Count | 631 | 612 | -3.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Basore
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Basore as per the Decennial U.S. Census data primarily indicates White heritage, accounting for 96.99% in 2000 and 96.24% in 2010. However, this represents a slight decrease of 0.77%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.79% in 2000 to 1.14% in 2010, a growth rate of 44.30%. Although the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native was notably reduced by 42.66%, from 1.43% in 2000 to 0.82% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained constant at 0%, while the category of two or more races saw its first entry in 2010 with 1.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 96.24% | -0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 1.14% | 44.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.43% | 0.82% | -42.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |