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

Bascos, 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 Bascos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bascos in America

Bascos is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bascos surname appeared 139 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 Bascos.

The history of the last name Bascos

The surname BASCOS finds its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It is derived from the Basque word "baskoz," which means "people of the forest." The Basque people have a rich cultural heritage and a distinct language that predates the Indo-European languages spoken in the region.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname BASCOS can be traced back to the 12th century, with references found in medieval Spanish and French records. One notable mention is in the Cartulary of San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval manuscript from the Rioja region of Spain, which includes a reference to a person named "Petrus de Baschos" in the year 1187.

In the 13th century, the surname BASCOS appeared in various forms, such as "Baschos," "Bascoz," and "Bascoiz," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. During this time, the name was associated with several prominent figures, including Juan Bascos, a renowned architect who oversaw the construction of the Seville Cathedral in the late 13th century.

The 14th century saw the BASCOS surname spread beyond the Basque region as individuals migrated to other parts of Spain and Europe. One notable figure from this period was Pedro Bascos, a navigator and explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493.

In the 16th century, the BASCOS surname gained further prominence with the rise of the Basque whaling industry. Juan Martínez de Bascos, born in 1522, was a prominent whaler and ship owner who established whaling stations in the Bay of Biscay and the North Atlantic.

Throughout the centuries, the BASCOS surname has been associated with numerous individuals from diverse fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics. Ignacio Bascos y Molina (1753-1821) was a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits, while José Bascos Lara (1892-1978) was a renowned Mexican composer and musician.

While the BASCOS surname has undergone various spelling variations over time, its connection to the Basque region and the meaning "people of the forest" have remained consistent. This rich history reflects the cultural legacy of the Basque people and their contributions to various aspects of society throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bascos

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

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

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