Explore the Family Name Bastos
The meaning of Bastos
Portuguese and Galician: habitational name from any of various places in Portugal and Galicia (Spain, notably in Valgas, Pontevedra) called Bastos, from the plural of basto ‘dense (wood)’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Fernando, Manuel, Ricardo, Abilio, Alberto, Ana Maria, Armindo, Augusto, Carlos, Carolina, Claudio, Gerado. Portuguese Joao, Serafim.
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How common is the last name Bastos in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bastos saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,460, but by 2010, it had jumped to 28,777, a change of 11.35%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 668 to 827, marking a noteworthy 23.8% rise. Moreover, the proportion of individuals named Bastos per 100k people grew by 12.0%, moving from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,460 | #28,777 | 11.35% |
| Count | 668 | 827 | 23.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.28 | 12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bastos
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bastos also changed according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority were White (70.51%), followed by Hispanic (15.42%) and those identifying with two or more races (13.17%). However, by 2010, the percentage of Whites had increased to 75.82%, and the Hispanic population rose marginally to 16.08%. Interestingly, the category of two or more races disappeared entirely, while there was the first recorded presence of Asian/Pacific Islander (1.81%) and Black (4.84%) groups attached to this surname. There was, however, no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.51% | 75.82% | 7.53% |
| Hispanic | 15.42% | 16.08% | 4.28% |
| Black | 0% | 4.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 13.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |