Explore the Family Name Bassin
The meaning of Bassin
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic, formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in, from the Yiddish female personal name Basye, a pet form of the Biblical name Bath Sheba under the influence of Polish Basia, a pet form of Barbara. 2. French: from bassin ‘small basin or ladle’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of such vessels. This surname is also found in Germany. 3. Italian (Veneto; Bassìn): from a diminutive of Basso. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Abbe, Myer.
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How common is the last name Bassin in the United States?
The surname Bassin saw a significant decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Bassin ranked at position 38,644 in terms of popularity but dropped to 55,505 by 2010, a decline of nearly 44%. The number of individuals with this surname also declined during this period from 538 to 370, representing a drop of over 31%. The proportional representation of this surname per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #55,505 | -43.63% |
| Count | 538 | 370 | -31.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.13 | -35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bassin
In regards to ethnicity, most individuals with the Bassin surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.10% identified as White, which slightly increased to 96.22% by 2010. A small proportion (1.12% in 2000) reported Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, however, this figure was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. Similarly, Black ethnicity representation went from 2.04% in 2000 to suppressed data in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 96.22% | 0.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.04% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |