Explore the Family Name Bazil
The meaning of Bazil
1. Altered form of English Basil. 2. French, Breton, and West Indian (mainly Haiti): variant of Bazile. This surname is most common in Haiti. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Anite, Maryse, Raoul.
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How common is the last name Bazil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bazil saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bazil was ranked 36,328th most popular surname but dropped to 36,379th by 2010, a minor decline of 0.14%. However, the actual count of people with this surname rose from 582 in 2000 to 615 in 2010, showing an increase of 5.67%. The proportion of individuals named Bazil per 100,000 also slightly decreased by 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #36,379 | -0.14% |
| Count | 582 | 615 | 5.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bazil
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts in terms of ethnic identity associated with the Bazil surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were negligible in 2000, but showed some presence by 2010. Those who identified with two or more races decreased by about 20%. The percentage of individuals with the Bazil surname who identified as white also decreased significantly from 60.14% to 46.67%. The largest changes were seen in those identifying as Hispanic and Black, with increases of 33.19% and 40.87%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.14% | 46.67% | -22.4% |
| Black | 30.24% | 42.6% | 40.87% |
| Hispanic | 4.64% | 6.18% | 33.19% |
| Two or More Races | 3.26% | 2.6% | -20.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |