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

Basemore, 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 Basemore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Basemore in America

Basemore is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Basemore surname appeared 205 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 Basemore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Basemore 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 Basemore

The surname Basemore is an English name that originated in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire during the medieval period. It is derived from a combination of the Old English words 'bæs' meaning 'base' or 'bottom', and 'mor' meaning 'moor' or 'marsh'. The name likely referred to someone who lived at the base of a moorland or in a low-lying marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 12th century, where a Robert de Basemor is mentioned. The spelling variations during this time included Basemor, Bassemor, and Bassemoor. The name also appears in the Feet of Fines for Lancashire in 1246, where a William de Basemor is listed.

The Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like survey of landowners and their holdings conducted during the reign of King Edward I, mentions a John de Basemor holding lands in the village of Hampsthwaite, near Harrogate in Yorkshire. This suggests that the name may have originated as a topographical description of someone living near the base of the moorlands in that area.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name with its modern spelling is John Basemore, who was born around 1380 in Kettlewell, Yorkshire. He served as a clerk and scribe in the nearby town of Skipton during the early 15th century.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Thomas Basemore (1515-1588) was a merchant and landowner from Burnley, Lancashire. He is recorded as having acquired substantial property and lands in the area, indicating the family's prosperity and standing at the time.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a Captain Richard Basemore (1620-1692) from Yorkshire fought on the Parliamentarian side and was involved in several key battles, including the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644.

Another individual of note was Sarah Basemore (1675-1744), a wealthy heiress from Lancashire who inherited substantial estates and lands from her father. She married into the influential Towneley family, further solidifying the Basemore name's association with landed gentry in the region.

As the centuries progressed, the Basemore name continued to be concentrated primarily in the northern counties of England, with various branches spreading out to other parts of the country over time. The name's origins as a topographical descriptor of someone living near the base of a moor or marsh remain a key part of its historical significance and etymology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Basemore

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

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

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