Explore the Family Name Bassette
The meaning of Bassette
1. Altered form of French Bessette. Compare Basset 3. 2. French: from the feminine form of Basset 1. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Bassette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bassette saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bassette ranked as the 40,019th most popular surname, but by 2010 it moved to the 42,094th position, representing a -5.19% change. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname remained consistent at 516 during this decade. The proportion of the Bassette surname per 100k population also dropped from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, a decrease of -10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,019 | #42,094 | -5.19% |
| Count | 516 | 516 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bassette
When it comes to the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Bassette, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows interesting shifts from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Bassette individuals identifying as White decreased from 62.21% to 51.94%, while those identifying as Black increased from 28.49% to 34.88%. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races also saw an increase, going from 2.13% to 4.84%. There was a significant jump in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, increasing from 3.88% to 5.81%. However, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic both dropped to zero in 2010 after being 1.74% and 1.55% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.21% | 51.94% | -16.51% |
| Black | 28.49% | 34.88% | 22.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.88% | 5.81% | 49.74% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 4.84% | 127.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |