Explore the Family Name Bazzell
The meaning of Bazzell
Altered form of Basil.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bazzell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Bazzell" experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bazzell held the rank of 22,809 in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010, it had fallen to 24,685, marking an 8.22% drop. Correspondingly, the total count of individuals bearing the name also declined from 1,049 in 2000 to 1,011 in 2010, reporting a decrease of 3.62%. The proportion of people with the Bazzell surname per 100,000 also showed a downward trend, reducing by approximately 12.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,809 | #24,685 | -8.22% |
| Count | 1,049 | 1,011 | -3.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.34 | -12.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bazzell
When reviewing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Bazzell", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. This group saw a small increase from 90.18% in 2000 to 90.50% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black make up the second-largest ethnicity group, slightly growing from 5.72% in 2000 to 5.84% in 2010. The Hispanic population also increased during this period from 1.43% to 1.68%. However, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant decline, from 1.91% in 2000 to 1.19% in 2010, a decrease of 37.70%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.18% | 90.5% | 0.35% |
| Black | 5.72% | 5.84% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.68% | 17.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 1.19% | -37.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |