Explore the Family Name Bazemore
The meaning of Bazemore
Altered form of German Bessemer, an occupational name for a broom maker, from an agent derivative of Middle High German besem ‘broom’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bazemore in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bazemore experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bazemore was ranked 8720 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 9068, marking a change of -3.99. However, the actual count of people with the Bazemore surname increased by 3.89%, from 3469 in 2000 to 3604 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this last name per 100k also saw a slight decrease, going from 1.29 in 2000 to 1.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,720 | #9,068 | -3.99% |
| Count | 3,469 | 3,604 | 3.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.29 | 1.22 | -5.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bazemore
In terms of ethnic identity, the Bazemore surname saw significant shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as two or more races (a rise of 50.38%) and Hispanic (a jump of 67.90%). Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black slightly increased by 3.06%. The representation of Bazemore among those who identify as White decreased by 5.60%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native held the surname Bazemore at lower percentages, with small changes noted over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 49.35% | 50.86% | 3.06% |
| White | 48.03% | 45.34% | -5.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 2% | 50.38% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.36% | 67.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.25% | -21.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.17% | 0.19% | 11.76% |