Explore the Family Name Bastable
The meaning of Bastable
English (Dorset): habitational name, probably from either Barnstaple in Devon or Barstable Hall in Basildon (Essex). Both placenames probably derive from Old English bearde ‘battle-axe’ + stapol ‘pillar, post’.
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How common is the last name Bastable in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bastable ranked 97,384 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 103,655 in 2010, a change of -6.44%. The number of people with this surname remained constant at 173 during the same period, maintaining a proportion of 0.06 per 100,000 individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #97,384 | #103,655 | -6.44% |
| Count | 173 | 173 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bastable
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bastable also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, roughly 95.38% of those with this surname identified as White, but this percentage dropped to 93.64% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 3.47% to 5.20%. The census recorded no Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.38% | 93.64% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 3.47% | 5.2% | 49.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |