Explore the Family Name Basse
The meaning of Basse
1. German: habitational name from any of the places called Basse, for example near Wunstorf and Rostock. 2. Danish: nickname from Old Danish basse ‘wild boar’. 3. French: from the feminine form of the descriptive nickname Bas ‘short, of low stature’. 4. Altered form of English Bass. History: This surname (see 3 above) is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Hans, Gernot, Heinz, Inge, Kurt, Udo. French Francois, Laurent.
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How common is the last name Basse in the United States?
The surname Basse ranked 33,690 in popularity in the year 2000, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. By 2010, its rank had dropped slightly to 37,442, reflecting a decrease of 11.14%. The number of people with the Basse surname also decreased during this decade, falling from 638 to 595, a change of -6.74%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,690 | #37,442 | -11.14% |
| Count | 638 | 595 | -6.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Basse
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Basse identified as White (86.05%). By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 83.19%. Over the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 7.84% to 9.24%, and the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.72% to 2.69%. The percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw an increase from 1.10% to 1.51%. The percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a slight increase from 0.94% to 1.01%, while the percentage of those identifying as two or more races remained consistent at 2.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.05% | 83.19% | -3.32% |
| Black | 7.84% | 9.24% | 17.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.69% | 56.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 1.51% | 37.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.94% | 1.01% | 7.45% |