Find out how popular the last name Bacote is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bacote.

Bacote, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bacote surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bacote in America

Bacote is the 23662nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bacote surname appeared 1,071 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bacote.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bacote to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bacote

The surname BACOTE is believed to have originated in the West African region, specifically in areas such as Senegal, Gambia, and Guinea. It is derived from the Mandinka word "bakoto," which means "leader" or "chief." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who held positions of authority or leadership within their communities.

During the transatlantic slave trade, many Africans were forcibly brought to the Americas, and some of them carried the name BACOTE. The earliest recorded instances of this surname in the United States date back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries, particularly in the southern states where slavery was prevalent.

One notable individual bearing the BACOTE surname was James Bacote (1905-1994), an African American educator and civil rights activist. He served as the principal of Samuel Huston College, a historically black college in Austin, Texas, from 1952 to 1971. During his tenure, he played a significant role in desegregating public facilities and advocating for equal rights.

Another prominent figure was Evelyn Bacote (1928-2016), an African American educator and community leader. She founded the Evelyn Bacote Remedial Reading Clinic in Los Angeles, California, which provided literacy support to underprivileged children. Her contributions to education and community empowerment were widely recognized.

In the literary realm, Clarence E. Bacote (1904-1999) was an African American writer and educator. He authored several works, including "The Story of Atlanta University" and "The Negro in South Carolina During the Reconstruction." His writings shed light on the experiences of African Americans during the post-Civil War era.

The BACOTE surname can also be found in Caribbean countries, such as Jamaica and Barbados, where it may have been introduced by African slaves brought to the region during the slave trade. One notable individual from this region was Reginald Bacote (1921-2000), a Jamaican-born jazz pianist and composer who gained recognition for his contributions to the Jamaican music scene.

It's important to note that the spelling and pronunciation of surnames can vary due to various factors, including migration, transliteration, and cultural influences. As a result, variations of the BACOTE surname, such as Bakote or Bacotay, may exist in different regions or historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bacote

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bacote.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bacote was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bacote has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bacote was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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