2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Bashe
A place surname derived from the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Bashe. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bashe surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Bashe in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bashe, the largest self-reported group is White at 58.6%. The next largest groups are Black (26.1%) and Hispanic (8.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bashe
The surname Bashe has its origins in the Balkan region, specifically in areas that are now parts of modern-day Albania, Greece, and North Macedonia. The name is believed to have derived from an old Albanian word "bash," which meant "to settle" or "to live together." This suggests that the name may have been given to families or clans who settled in a particular area or lived in close-knit communities.
Historical records indicate that the name Bashe was prevalent in the region as early as the 15th century. One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in a Greek manuscript from the late 1400s, where a man named Petro Bashe is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Argyrokastro, now located in southern Albania.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Bashe appeared in various Ottoman records and tax registers, indicating that families with this surname were present in different parts of the Balkan region, which was under Ottoman rule at the time. In a 1572 census record from the Sanjak of Ohrid (now in North Macedonia), several households with the surname Bashe were listed as residents of the village of Velestovo.
The earliest known bearer of the Bashe surname was Gjergj Bashe, born around 1450 in the village of Korça, now in southeastern Albania. He was a notable figure in the region and is believed to have been a local chieftain or leader of his community. Another prominent individual with the Bashe surname was Kostandin Bashe, born in 1610 in the town of Gjirokastër, Albania. He was a renowned scholar and author who wrote several works on philosophy and theology.
In the 18th century, the Bashe surname was also found in various parts of Greece, particularly in the regions of Epirus and Macedonia. One notable individual was Ioannis Bashe, born in 1735 in the village of Siatista (now in northwestern Greece), who was a respected teacher and educator during his time.
Another noteworthy figure was Dhimitri Bashe, born in 1789 in the town of Korçë, Albania. He was a prominent merchant and trader who established successful business ventures throughout the Balkans and contributed significantly to the economic development of the region.
Throughout history, the surname Bashe has been associated with various professions, including landowners, scholars, merchants, and community leaders, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bashe
Among Census respondents with the surname Bashe, the largest self-reported group is White at 58.6%. The next largest groups are Black (26.1%) and Hispanic (8.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Bashe bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bashe surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White58.6% · 65
- Black or African American26.1% · 29
- Hispanic or Latino8.1% · 9
- Two or more races7.2% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bashe
Bashe appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+10 bearers (+9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,047 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.9%) | Up 11,047 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bashe surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #148,665 | 6.9% |
| Count | 101 | 111 | 9.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 23.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bashe bearers went from 101 to 111 (+9.9% change). The surname moved up 11,047 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #148,665.
FAQ
Bashe surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bashe?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Bashe. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Bashe?
Bashe ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Bashe. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bashe.
Has Bashe become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bashe went from 101 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 10 (+9.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Bashe?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bashe, the largest self-reported group is White at 58.6%. The next largest groups are Black (26.1%) and Hispanic (8.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bashe in the 2020 Census, accounting for 58.6% (65 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bashe appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (58.6%), Black (26.1%), Hispanic (8.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bashe (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bashe mean?
A place surname derived from the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bashe (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Bashe?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Bashe on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.