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

Bassa, 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 Bassa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bassa in America

Bassa is the 79075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bassa surname appeared 241 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 Bassa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bassa 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 Bassa

The surname Bassa originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "basso," meaning "low" or "short," which could have been used to describe someone's physical stature or social status. Alternatively, it may have referred to someone who lived in a low-lying or marshy area.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Bassa can be found in the historic town of Bassano del Grappa, located in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. This town's name is thought to have influenced the surname's spelling and pronunciation.

In the 14th century, the Bassa family gained prominence in the city of Ferrara, which was once a sovereign state in Italy. Records from this period mention a nobleman named Guido Bassa, who held a significant position in the court of the Este family, the ruling dynasty of Ferrara.

During the Renaissance era, a notable figure bearing the Bassa surname was Tommaso Bassa, a Venetian architect and sculptor who lived from 1460 to 1524. He is best known for his contributions to the construction of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice.

In the 17th century, Francesco Bassa (1610-1673) was a renowned Italian painter and printmaker from the city of Milan. His works were highly regarded, and some of his paintings can still be found in various Italian churches and museums.

Another notable individual with the Bassa surname was Giovanni Bassa (1789-1856), an Italian composer and conductor who served as the maestro di cappella (chapel master) at the Basilica of St. Peter in Vatican City.

While the Bassa name has its roots in Italy, it has also been adopted by families in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with Italian immigration. However, the surname's origins and historical significance remain firmly tied to its Italian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bassa

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

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

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