2000
#14,283
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,924
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.71
Rare Last name
Basilio
Derived from the Latin name Basilius, meaning "royal" or "kingly," often referring to an ancestor with a regal bearing.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,718 Americans carry the last name Basilio. That puts it at #9,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 92,188 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Basilio 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
3.7K
1 in 92,188
Census rank
#9,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,242 bearers of the surname Basilio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Basilio, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 56.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (29.3%) and White (10.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Basilio
The surname Basilio originated in Italy, derived from the Greek name "Basilios," meaning "kingly" or "royal." It was a popular name during the Byzantine era and was often used for Byzantine emperors and high-ranking officials.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Basilio can be found in the 11th century, where it appears in a document from the Republic of Venice. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni Basilio," a merchant from the city of Venice.
During the Middle Ages, the name Basilio was particularly prevalent in the regions of Campania and Calabria in Southern Italy. It was often associated with noble families and landowners, suggesting a connection to Byzantine nobility who had settled in these areas.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Basilio Falco di Benevento (1285-1349) was a renowned jurist and legal scholar. He served as a judge in the city of Benevento and wrote several treatises on Roman law.
Another prominent individual with the surname Basilio was Girolamo Basilio (1520-1591), a humanist scholar and poet from the city of Naples. He was known for his Latin poetry and his translations of ancient Greek texts.
In the 17th century, a Neapolitan artist named Gian Battista Basilio (1639-1707) gained recognition for his religious paintings and frescoes. His works adorned several churches and palaces in Naples and the surrounding regions.
During the 18th century, the surname Basilio was also found in Sicily, where a family by the name of Basilio di Palermo owned vast estates and vineyards. One of their descendants, Giuseppe Basilio (1758-1832), was a respected winemaker and businessman.
Another notable figure was Carlo Basilio (1845-1912), an Italian politician and lawyer from the Basilicata region. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was a vocal advocate for the rights of peasants and agricultural workers.
Throughout its history, the surname Basilio has been associated with various professions, including merchants, scholars, artists, and landowners. Its Greek origins and connections to Byzantine nobility have contributed to its enduring presence in Italy and the Mediterranean region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Basilio
Among Census respondents with the surname Basilio, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 56.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (29.3%) and White (10.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Basilio 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 Basilio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino56.0% · 1,817
- Asian and Pacific Islander29.3% · 951
- White10.6% · 344
- Two or more races2.7% · 88
- Black or African American1.2% · 40
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Basilio
Basilio appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#10,620
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,015
+1,091 bearers (+56.7%)
Per 100,000 1.02
Rank movement Up 3,663 places
2020
#9,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,242
+227 bearers (+7.5%)
Per 100,000 1.08
Rank movement Up 1,030 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #14,283 | 1,924 | 0.71 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,620 | 3,015 | 1.02 | +1,091 bearers (+56.7%) | Up 3,663 places |
| 2020 | #9,590 | 3,242 | 1.08 | +227 bearers (+7.5%) | Up 1,030 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 Basilio 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 | #10,620 | #9,590 | 9.7% |
| Count | 3,015 | 3,242 | 7.5% |
| Per 100K | 1.02 | 1.08 | 6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Basilio bearers went from 3,015 to 3,242 (+7.5% change). The surname moved up 1,030 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,620 to #9,590.
FAQ
Basilio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Basilio?
Name Census estimates that about 3,718 living Americans carry the surname Basilio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 92,188 residents.
How common is Basilio?
Basilio ranks #9,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.08 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,242 people with the surname Basilio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,718), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.08 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Basilio.
Has Basilio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Basilio went from 3,015 recorded bearers to 3,242. That is an increase of 227 (+7.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #10,620 to #9,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Basilio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Basilio, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 56.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (29.3%) and White (10.6%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Basilio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 56.0% (1,817 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Basilio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (56.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (29.3%), White (10.6%). 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 Basilio (2000, 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 Basilio mean?
Derived from the Latin name Basilius, meaning "royal" or "kingly," often referring to an ancestor with a regal bearing. 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 Basilio (1.08 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 many people are called Basilio?
If you just want to know how many people are called Basilio, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.