Explore the Family Name Bastien
The meaning of Bastien
1. French (mainly Lorraine and Nord) and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from Bastien, a short form of the French personal name Sébastien (see Sebastian). 2. English (Sussex): variant of Bastian 2. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Andre, Armand, Emile, Gregoire, Jean Pierre, Lucienne, Marcel, Pierre, Yves, Alphonse, Camille, Edline.
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How common is the last name Bastien in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bastien has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,260th and by 2010, it had climbed to the 10,280th position, showing an 8.7% increase. The count for this surname also rose from 2,577 in 2000 to 3,136 in 2010, a substantial 21.69% growth. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also increased by 10.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,260 | #10,280 | 8.7% |
| Count | 2,577 | 3,136 | 21.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.96 | 1.06 | 10.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bastien
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bastien also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 these categories accounted for 0.45% and 0.77% respectively. There was a decrease in the number of individuals who identified as White or belonging to two or more races. The percentage of those who identified as White dropped from 60.03% to 53.00%, a decline of 11.71%, and those identifying as two or more races decreased by 62.41%. On the other hand, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or Hispanic. The proportion of those identifying as Black went up from 32.13% to 40.15%, marking a 24.96% increase, while the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 2.83% to 4.05%, showing a 43.11% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.03% | 53% | -11.71% |
| Black | 32.13% | 40.15% | 24.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.83% | 4.05% | 43.11% |
| Two or More Races | 4.23% | 1.59% | -62.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |