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

Bascara, 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 Bascara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bascara in America

Bascara is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bascara surname appeared 100 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 Bascara.

The history of the last name Bascara

The surname Bascara is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Basque language, with "baso" meaning forest or woods and "kara" meaning face or surface, possibly referring to a person who lived near or worked in a forested area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bascara can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, dated back to the 13th century. It is mentioned in a land grant document from the year 1287, where a certain Pedro Bascara was granted a parcel of land in the village of Ainsa, located in the northern regions of modern-day Aragon.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family with the surname Bascara residing in the city of Barcelona. A notable member of this family was Juan Bascara (1422-1498), a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the city.

During the 16th century, the surname Bascara spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to the Americas, as a result of the Spanish colonization efforts. One prominent figure was Hernán Bascara (1525-1592), a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernando de Soto on his expeditions through present-day Florida and the southeastern United States.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Bascara family migrated to the Philippines, where they established themselves as landowners and merchants. One of their descendants, Miguel Bascara (1678-1745), was a prominent figure in the colonial administration of Manila and played a significant role in the development of the city's infrastructure.

Another notable individual with the surname Bascara was María Bascara (1801-1879), a Spanish writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and education during the 19th century. Her works, including novels and essays, were widely read and influential in her time.

While the surname Bascara is not as common as some other Spanish surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and geographic regions, with notable individuals contributing to various fields such as architecture, exploration, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bascara

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

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 Bascara 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.

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

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