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

Baska, 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 Baska surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baska in America

Baska is the 70645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baska surname appeared 277 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 Baska.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baska 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 Baska

The surname Baska has its origins in Poland, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "baska," which means "fairy tale" or "fable." This suggests that the name may have been given to storytellers or those associated with the oral tradition of folktales.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Baska can be found in the Polish town of Krakow, where a merchant named Jan Baska was mentioned in a local register in 1562. It is also worth noting that variations of the name, such as Baskow and Baskov, were present in other regions of Poland during this period.

In the 17th century, the name Baska appeared in several historical documents related to the Polish nobility. A notable example is Stanislaw Baska, a nobleman from the region of Lesser Poland, who was born in 1621 and served as a military commander during the Polish-Swedish War.

During the 18th century, the name Baska gained prominence in the literary world. Jakub Baska, a Polish writer and philosopher born in 1745, authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy. His most famous work, "Reflections on the Nature of Virtue," was widely read and discussed in intellectual circles across Europe.

As the 19th century dawned, the name Baska continued to be associated with notable figures. Katarzyna Baska, born in 1812, was a renowned Polish artist known for her stunning landscape paintings. Her works were exhibited in major European cities and earned her widespread acclaim.

In the early 20th century, the name Baska was carried by Jan Baska, a prominent Polish politician and statesman. Born in 1892, he played a crucial role in the negotiations that led to the establishment of the Second Polish Republic after World War I.

These are just a few examples of the historical significance and legacy of the surname Baska. While its origins may be rooted in folklore and storytelling, the name has been borne by individuals who have made their mark in various fields, from military leadership and literature to art and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baska

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

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

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