Explore the Family Name Bassman
The meaning of Bassman
1. Americanized form of German Bassmann: variant of Basse, with the addition of Middle High German man ‘man’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Bass 4, with the addition of Yiddish man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Gershon, Faigy, Hyman, Meyer, Naftoli, Yaakov.
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How common is the last name Bassman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bassman saw a moderate increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 59,769 in 2000, it climbed to 59,324 by 2010, marking a growth of 0.74 percent. Similarly, there was a rise of 7.91 percent in the number of people bearing the name Bassman, increasing from 316 in 2000 to 341 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #59,324 | 0.74% |
| Count | 316 | 341 | 7.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bassman
When looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Bassman, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly identified with White ethnicity (at 95.89 percent) in 2000, this identity grew slightly to 96.48 percent by 2010. The presence of individuals identifying as two or more races disappeared completely in 2010, dropping from 1.90 percent in 2000. Notably, there was a new emergence of the Hispanic ethnic identity, accounting for 1.47 percent in 2010, while Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained absent in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 96.48% | 0.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |