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

Basen, 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 Basen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Basen in America

Basen is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Basen surname appeared 120 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 Basen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Basen 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 Basen

The surname Basen has its origins in Germany, where it is believed to have first emerged in the 12th century. It is thought to have derived from the medieval German word "bas," meaning "uncle," which was likely used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who resembled or acted like an uncle figure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Basen can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already well-established in that area by that time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various municipal records and tax rolls across different German regions, indicating its spread and prevalence. One notable example is Hans Basen, a merchant from the city of Nuremberg, who was mentioned in a trade document from 1378.

As the surname Basen continued to evolve, it also took on several variations in spelling, such as Bassen, Bassen, and Baschen. These alternative forms were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

In the 16th century, the name Basen gained further prominence with the birth of Johann Basen (1523-1600), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. His writings and teachings helped shape the religious landscape of that era.

Another notable figure with the surname Basen was Friedrich Basen (1712-1783), a German philosopher and author who wrote extensively on topics ranging from ethics to aesthetics. His works, such as "Essays on the Nature of Beauty" and "Reflections on the Moral Sense," gained him recognition among the intellectual circles of his time.

Over the centuries, the Basen surname has also been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, musicians, and scholars. For instance, Katharina Basen (1845-1920) was a renowned German painter known for her exquisite landscape and still-life works, while Wilhelm Basen (1867-1932) was a celebrated composer and violinist who contributed significantly to the development of German classical music.

While the name Basen may not be as common today as it once was, its historical significance and rich heritage continue to be a source of interest for researchers and genealogists alike.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Basen

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

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

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