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

Basora, 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 Basora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Basora in America

Basora is the 57101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Basora surname appeared 357 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 Basora.

We can also compare 2010 data for Basora 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 Basora

The surname Basora has its origins in the region of Catalonia, located in northeastern Spain, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Catalan word "basora," which translates to "thicket" or "underbrush," potentially indicating an association with a wooded or rural area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Basora surname can be traced back to the 14th century, where it appears in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region. Notably, it is mentioned in the records of the Monastery of Poblet, a Cistercian abbey founded in 1151, suggesting that individuals bearing this surname may have been associated with the monastic community or its surrounding lands.

In the 15th century, the name Basora gained further prominence with the emergence of Jaume Basora, a renowned scholar and theologian from Barcelona, who lived from 1420 to 1496. His contributions to the intellectual and religious spheres of his time solidified the name's presence in the historical records of Catalonia.

As the surname spread across Spain and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such asBasorra and Bassora, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions. One notable individual who carried this name was Pedro Basorra, a Spanish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and the Spanish American wars of independence during the early 19th century.

Another significant figure in the history of the Basora surname was Ferran Basora, a Catalan architect born in 1892, whose works left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of Barcelona and other parts of Catalonia. His designs were renowned for their fusion of traditional Catalan elements with modern architectural styles.

In the 20th century, the Basora name gained further recognition with the prominence of José Basora, a Spanish painter and sculptor born in 1914. His artistic contributions, particularly in the realms of abstract expressionism and surrealism, earned him critical acclaim and a place in the annals of Spanish art history.

While the Basora surname may have originated in the rural landscapes of Catalonia, it has since spread across the globe, carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from academia and military service to architecture and the arts. Its enduring presence serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and history of the Catalan region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Basora

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

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

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