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

Basina, 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 Basina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Basina in America

Basina is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Basina surname appeared 168 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 Basina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Basina 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 Basina

The surname BASINA has its origins in Northern Italy, specifically in the region of Piedmont. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "bassina," which means "low-lying area" or "basin," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived in a lowland or valley region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BASINA surname can be found in a church document from the town of Asti, dated 1287. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni BASINA," who was likely a landowner or prominent figure in the local community. Another early record comes from the city of Turin, where a "Matteo BASINA" is mentioned in a tax register from the year 1348.

During the Renaissance period, the BASINA name gained some prominence in the region. In the late 15th century, a family of that name owned a vineyard and winery near the town of Barolo, which is now famous for its prestigious wines. One notable member of this family was Antonio BASINA (1460-1528), a respected winemaker and merchant who helped establish the region's reputation for high-quality wines.

In the 17th century, the BASINA surname appears in several records from the city of Genoa, where a family of that name was involved in maritime trade and commerce. One prominent figure from this era was Domenico BASINA (1612-1682), a successful merchant and ship owner who made his fortune in the Mediterranean trade.

Moving into the 19th century, there are records of a BASINA family in the town of Bra, known for their involvement in the production of the region's famous cheeses. One member of this family, Giuseppe BASINA (1825-1901), was a renowned cheesemaker and entrepreneur who helped establish the town's reputation for high-quality dairy products.

Throughout its history, the BASINA surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, from landowners and winemakers to merchants and artisans. While not a particularly widespread name, it has left its mark in various parts of Northern Italy, particularly in the regions of Piedmont and Liguria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Basina

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

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

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