Explore the Family Name Bazin
The meaning of Bazin
French: derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Bazo, a shortened form of Badizo, a name based on the element bad (from badhuo) ‘battle’. This surname is also found in Haiti. History: Pierre-Marie Bazin from Normandy, France, is documented in Quebec City, QC, in 1670, when he married Marguerite Leblanc. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Andre, Armand, Arnaud, Fritz, Martial, Pierre, Wesner.
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How common is the last name Bazin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bazin saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 47,654th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 51,281st spot, representing a 7.61% decline. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased slightly from 418 to 406, marking a 2.87% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bazin per 100,000 individuals diminished by 6.67%, from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #51,281 | -7.61% |
| Count | 418 | 406 | -2.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bazin
In terms of ethnicity, the Bazin surname has a rather diverse distribution. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the Bazin surname identified as White, making up 67.94% of the population in 2000 and 64.78% in 2010. However, there was a notable increase (21.41%) in those identifying as Black, going from 25.36% in 2000 to 30.79% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also increased by 10.15%, although they only made up a small portion of the total. Meanwhile, there was no reported change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, and the category for two or more races went from 3.35% in 2000 to being suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.94% | 64.78% | -4.65% |
| Black | 25.36% | 30.79% | 21.41% |
| Hispanic | 3.35% | 3.69% | 10.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.35% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |