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

Basdeo, 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 Basdeo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Basdeo in America

Basdeo is the 29854th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Basdeo surname appeared 787 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 Basdeo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Basdeo 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 Basdeo

The surname BASDEO is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the northern regions such as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It dates back several centuries, with the earliest records indicating its presence in the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

The name BASDEO is derived from the Sanskrit words "Vas" meaning "to dwell" and "Deva" meaning "god" or "divine". Thus, the combined meaning of BASDEO is "one who dwells with the divine" or "one who resides in the abode of gods". This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with religious or spiritual individuals, such as priests or ascetics.

In ancient Indian manuscripts and records, variations of the name BASDEO have been found, including Vasdeva, Vasudev, and Basudeva. These variations can be traced back to the Hindu epic Mahabharata, where Vasudeva is mentioned as the father of Lord Krishna, a revered deity in Hinduism.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BASDEO can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions a prominent figure named Basdeo Singh, who served as a military commander and governor during the Mughal Empire.

Another notable person with the surname BASDEO was Basdeo Prasad, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and writer who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He authored several works on Hindu philosophy, religion, and literature, including the famous "Basdeo Granth".

In the 19th century, Basdeo Rai was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. He was a social reformer and advocate for women's education, actively working to establish schools and institutions for girls in his home state of Bihar.

Basdeo Pandey, a 20th-century Indian politician and freedom fighter, played a significant role in the struggle for India's independence from British rule. He was a member of the Indian National Congress and participated in various movements and protests against the colonial government.

Basdeo Gope, born in 1955, is a contemporary Indian artist and sculptor renowned for his intricate and detailed works depicting rural life and traditional customs. His sculptures have been exhibited in various national and international galleries and museums.

It is worth noting that while the surname BASDEO has its roots in India, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical significance and origins of the name remain rooted in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Basdeo

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

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

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