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

Bascope, 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 Bascope surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bascope in America

Bascope is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bascope surname appeared 122 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 Bascope.

The history of the last name Bascope

The surname Bascope has its origins in the British Isles, particularly in England and Scotland. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "bæc" meaning "back" and "hop" meaning "valley" or "hollow," suggesting a connection to a geographical location or a place name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bascope can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Radulfus de Bascope, who held estates in Gloucestershire.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, which lists a John Bascope as a taxpayer. The Bascope family seems to have been prominent in the region during this time.

The surname Bascope has also been linked to several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure is Sir Robert Bascope (1472-1541), an English courtier and diplomat who served under King Henry VIII. He was appointed to various important positions, including that of the Treasurer of the King's Household.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Lady Elizabeth Bascope (1580-1653), a noblewoman and landowner in Shropshire. She inherited substantial estates and played an active role in the local community, contributing to charitable causes and supporting the Church of England.

In Scotland, the name Bascope has been associated with the Bascope clan, which traces its roots to the Scottish Borders region. One notable member of this clan was Sir William Bascope (1620-1688), a Scottish soldier who fought in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms and later served as a member of the Parliament of Scotland.

The surname Bascope has also been found in various place names and locations across the British Isles. For example, there is a village called Bascope in Gloucestershire, which likely derived its name from the family or individuals who once owned or resided in the area.

Over the centuries, the spelling of the surname has undergone some variations, including Bascob, Bascobb, and Bascob, but the core form of Bascope has remained relatively consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bascope

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

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

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