Explore the Family Name Bassani
The meaning of Bassani
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Bassano. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Albeno, Angelo, Candido, Cristiano, Domenico, Giuseppe, Nino, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Bassani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bassani has seen minor fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bassani was ranked as the 62,396th most popular surname in the United States, a position that slightly dipped to 63,218th in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.32 percent. However, the number of individuals with this surname actually increased during this period from 300 to 316, constituting a growth rate of 5.33 percent. The proportion of people named Bassani per 100,000 residents remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #63,218 | -1.32% |
| Count | 300 | 316 | 5.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bassani
The ethnicity distribution for the Bassani surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, predominantly identifies as White, accounting for 96.67% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 95.57% by 2010. The data also shows a small representation of the Bassani surname among those identifying with two or more ethnic identities, which was present in 2000 but had disappeared by 2010. There was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identification during either census year. Notably, there was a new emergence of Hispanic identification, making up 3.16% of the Bassani surname bearers in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 95.57% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |