2000
#121,058
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Basirico
A surname derived from the Greek "basilikos," meaning "royal" or "kingly."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Basirico. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Basirico 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Basirico in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Basirico, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Basirico
The surname BASIRICO is of Italian origin, with roots dating back to the 15th century in the region of Campania, particularly in the province of Salerno. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "basilica," which means a large church or cathedral, suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived or worked near a prominent basilica.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BASIRICO can be found in a document from 1487, which mentions a certain Giovanni BASIRICO, a merchant from the town of Amalfi. This document provides valuable insight into the geographical distribution of the name during that time period.
In the 16th century, the name BASIRICO appears in various records from the town of Positano, a picturesque coastal village located along the Amalfi Coast. One notable figure was Antonio BASIRICO (1543-1612), a renowned painter and fresco artist who contributed to the decoration of several churches in the region.
The BASIRICO surname also has a connection to the town of Ravello, another charming coastal town in the Amalfi Coast region. In the 17th century, records show a Matteo BASIRICO (1624-1698), who served as a local magistrate and played a significant role in the town's administration.
Moving into the 18th century, the name BASIRICO gained further prominence with the birth of Raffaele BASIRICO (1734-1812), a renowned architect and engineer who was responsible for designing several important buildings and infrastructure projects in the Kingdom of Naples.
Another noteworthy individual bearing the BASIRICO surname was Vincenzo BASIRICO (1825-1891), a prominent lawyer and politician from Salerno. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was known for his advocacy of civil rights and progressive ideals.
Throughout its history, the BASIRICO surname has maintained a strong presence in the regions of Campania and the Amalfi Coast, with various branches of the family contributing to the cultural, artistic, and political fabric of these areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Basirico
Among Census respondents with the surname Basirico, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Basirico 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 Basirico surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.4% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Basirico
Basirico 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
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
-3 bearers (-2.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,321 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-20 bearers (-15.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,826 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,058 | 132 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.3%) | Down 10,321 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -20 bearers (-15.5%) | Down 18,826 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 Basirico 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 | #131,379 | #150,205 | -14.3% |
| Count | 129 | 109 | -15.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Basirico bearers went from 129 to 109 (-15.5% change). The surname moved down 18,826 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #150,205.
FAQ
Basirico surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Basirico?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Basirico. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Basirico?
Basirico ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Basirico. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Basirico.
Has Basirico become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Basirico went from 129 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 20 (-15.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Basirico?
Among Census respondents with the surname Basirico, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Basirico in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.4% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Basirico appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.4%), Hispanic (2.8%), Black (0.9%). 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 Basirico (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 Basirico mean?
A surname derived from the Greek "basilikos," meaning "royal" or "kingly." 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 Basirico (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 many people share the surname Basirico?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.