Explore the Family Name Basques
The meaning of Basques
Hispanic: variant of Vasquez.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Basques in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Basques saw a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Basques ranked as the 46,331st most common surname in the United States, with a count of 433 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, it had climbed up in rank to the 41,303rd position with an increased count of 527 individuals, marking a change of about 21.71%. The proportion of Basques per 100,000 people also grew from 0.16 to 0.18, indicating a rise of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #41,303 | 10.85% |
| Count | 433 | 527 | 21.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.18 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Basques
A closer look at the ethnicity distribution for this surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals largely unchanged profiles with one exception. The majority of individuals with the Basques surname identify as Hispanic, accounting for over 83% of the total in both 2000 and 2010. The White ethnicity saw a negligible growth of 0.21%, maintaining their proportion just under 10%. However, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 28.11% from 2000 to 2010. Interestingly, the group identifying with two or more ethnicities experienced the most significant change, growing by nearly 40%. Data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity remained constant at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.6% | 83.87% | 0.32% |
| White | 9.47% | 9.49% | 0.21% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 3.23% | 39.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.7% | 2.66% | -28.11% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |