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

Basit, 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 Basit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Basit in America

Basit is the 61899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Basit surname appeared 324 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 Basit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Basit 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 Basit

The surname "BASIT" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in present-day Pakistan. It is an Arabic word that means "simple" or "uncomplicated." The name likely has its roots in the 7th century, during the early Islamic period, when Arab traders and scholars brought their language and culture to the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BASIT" can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions several individuals with this surname, suggesting that it was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the late 18th century, the name appears in several British colonial records from the Indian subcontinent. One notable individual was Syed Basit Ali Khan (1786-1857), a prominent Muslim scholar and educator from the city of Lucknow, who played a significant role in preserving and promoting Islamic education during the East India Company's rule.

Another historical figure bearing the surname "BASIT" was Mohammad Basit (1827-1893), a renowned poet and writer from Hyderabad, India. His works, written in Urdu and Persian, explored themes of spirituality and love, and he was widely celebrated in literary circles of his time.

In the 20th century, the name gained recognition through Basit Jamal (1903-1978), a Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the country's first ambassador to the United States after its independence in 1947. He played a crucial role in establishing Pakistan's diplomatic relations with the West.

One of the most celebrated individuals with the surname "BASIT" is Basit Ali (1916-1995), a legendary Pakistani cricketer who captained the national team in the 1930s and 1940s. He was widely regarded as one of the best batsmen of his era and was awarded the prestigious Pride of Performance medal by the Pakistani government in recognition of his contributions to the sport.

While the surname "BASIT" has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. The name continues to be prevalent in countries like Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh, as well as among Muslim communities in other regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Basit

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

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

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