Explore the Family Name Baswell
The meaning of Baswell
Possibly Scottish: variant of Boswell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Baswell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Baswell has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Baswell was ranked 29,815th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 31,107th place, marking a 4.33% decline. Despite this shift in ranking, the actual count of people with the Baswell surname marginally increased from 744 to 746 between 2000 and 2010, indicating a 0.27% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there is a 10.71% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,815 | #31,107 | -4.33% |
| Count | 744 | 746 | 0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baswell
When examining the ethnic identity of those with the Baswell surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, several trends emerge. The majority of individuals identify as White, with an increase from 93.82% in 2000 to 94.37% in 2010. There was a notable 28.72% increase in the Hispanic population within the Baswell surname group during the same period. Those identifying as Black decreased by 21.81%, while those identifying as two or more ethnicities remained relatively steady with just a 0.41% decrease. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.82% | 94.37% | 0.59% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 2.41% | -0.41% |
| Black | 1.88% | 1.47% | -21.81% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.21% | 28.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |