Explore the Family Name Bastedo
The meaning of Bastedo
Possibly an altered form of Spanish Bastida. Compare Bostedo. History: This surname was established in the early 18th century in NY and NJ. It is believed to be brought to the US from Spain or southern France via the Netherlands.
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How common is the last name Bastedo in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bastedo has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 43,708 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 45,495, marking a decline of 4.09%. However, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 465 in 2000 to 470 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 1.08%. The proportion of people named Bastedo per 100k also fell by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #45,495 | -4.09% |
| Count | 465 | 470 | 1.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bastedo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bastedo, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 90.64% in 2010, albeit down from 94.84% in 2000. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.15% in 2000 to 4.47% in 2010. Similarly, those who identify as belonging to two or more races saw a significant increase from 1.72% to 3.83%. No Bastedos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.84% | 90.64% | -4.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 4.47% | 107.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 3.83% | 122.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |