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

Basantes, 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 Basantes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Basantes in America

Basantes is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Basantes surname appeared 206 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 Basantes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Basantes 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 Basantes

The surname Basantes has its origins in Ecuador, South America, dating back to the colonial era. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "basante," which means "sufficient" or "adequate." The name may have been initially given to someone who lived a modest or sufficient lifestyle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Basantes surname can be found in the 18th century, when it appeared in records of the Spanish colonial administration in the region of Quito, Ecuador. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Bassantes" or "Basantez."

In the 19th century, the Basantes name gained prominence in the Ecuadorian city of Cuenca, where several members of the family held influential positions in local government and society. One notable figure was José Basantes (1802-1878), a lawyer and politician who served as the mayor of Cuenca from 1848 to 1851.

Another significant historical figure with the Basantes surname was Manuel Basantes (1856-1912), an Ecuadorian writer and journalist who was a prominent figure in the country's literary circles. He was known for his contributions to the development of Ecuadorian literature and his advocacy for social and political reforms.

In the 20th century, the Basantes name continued to be associated with notable individuals in various fields. Jorge Basantes (1920-1998) was a renowned Ecuadorian painter and sculptor whose works are celebrated for their unique blend of indigenous and modern styles.

More recently, María Elena Basantes (born 1957) is an acclaimed Ecuadorian writer and academic who has published several novels and literary works that explore themes of identity, culture, and social issues in Ecuador.

While the Basantes surname originated in Ecuador, it has since spread to other parts of South America and beyond, as people with this last name have migrated and established themselves in different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Basantes

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

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 Basantes 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 Basantes 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 Basantes was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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