2010
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Baskfield
A habitational surname derived from a place name containing "bask field".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Baskfield. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Baskfield 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Baskfield in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Baskfield, the largest self-reported group is White at 45.4%. The next largest groups are Black (44.5%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Baskfield
The surname Baskfield originates from England, with its roots dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place name that no longer exists or has undergone significant changes over time. The name's etymology suggests a combination of the Old English words "bæc," meaning "ridge or back," and "feld," meaning "field," indicating a connection to a geographical feature such as a ridge or a field.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Baskfield surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This ancient record provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames during the Norman period.
In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the Baskfield name was Sir Robert Baskfield, a prominent landowner and knight from Warwickshire. He is mentioned in several historical documents from that era, including the Feudal Aids of 1284-1285, which recorded the names of landowners and their contributions to the Crown.
During the 15th century, the Baskfield surname appears to have gained prominence in the county of Gloucestershire. John Baskfield, born around 1420, was a respected wool merchant and alderman in the city of Gloucester. His descendants continued to play influential roles in the local community for several generations.
In the 16th century, the Baskfield family expanded their presence to other regions of England. Thomas Baskfield, born in 1572 in Lancashire, was a renowned scholar and author who published several works on theology and philosophy. His contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time earned him widespread recognition.
The 17th century saw the rise of a notable Baskfield family in Oxfordshire. William Baskfield, born in 1612, was a prominent landowner and served as a magistrate in the county. His son, Richard Baskfield (1645-1712), followed in his footsteps and became a respected figure in local governance and community affairs.
As the centuries progressed, the Baskfield surname continued to be associated with various professions and achievements. From academics and clergymen to military officers and entrepreneurs, individuals bearing this name have left their mark on various aspects of English history and society.
It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Basfield, Baskfelde, and Baskfeild, were common throughout the centuries due to the inconsistencies in written records and regional dialects. Additionally, some branches of the Baskfield family may have adopted or been associated with specific place names or locations over time, further contributing to the diversity of the surname's origins and evolution.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Baskfield
Among Census respondents with the surname Baskfield, the largest self-reported group is White at 45.4%. The next largest groups are Black (44.5%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Baskfield 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 Baskfield surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White45.4% · 54
- Black or African American44.5% · 53
- Two or more races4.2% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.4% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Baskfield
Baskfield appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-4 bearers (-3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,339 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.3%) | Down 6,339 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 Baskfield 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 | #136,449 | #142,788 | -4.6% |
| Count | 123 | 119 | -3.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Baskfield bearers went from 123 to 119 (-3.3% change). The surname moved down 6,339 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #142,788.
FAQ
Baskfield surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Baskfield?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Baskfield. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Baskfield?
Baskfield ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Baskfield. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Baskfield.
Has Baskfield become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Baskfield went from 123 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Baskfield?
Among Census respondents with the surname Baskfield, the largest self-reported group is White at 45.4%. The next largest groups are Black (44.5%) and Two or More Races (4.2%). 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 Baskfield in the 2020 Census, accounting for 45.4% (54 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Baskfield appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (45.4%), Black (44.5%), Two or More Races (4.2%). 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 Baskfield (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 Baskfield mean?
A habitational surname derived from a place name containing "bask field". 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 Baskfield (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 are called Baskfield?
Want to know how many people are called Baskfield? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.