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

Bassi, 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 Bassi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bassi in America

Bassi is the 17047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bassi surname appeared 1,666 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bassi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bassi 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 Bassi

The surname Bassi is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval era. This name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "basso," which means "low" or "short." It was likely used as a descriptive nickname for someone of small stature or short height.

The earliest known records of the Bassi surname can be found in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Lombardy. One of the earliest documented instances dates back to the 13th century, when a certain Guido Bassi was mentioned in a document from the city of Modena in 1265.

In the 14th century, the Bassi family gained prominence in the city of Bologna. Guido Bassi, a renowned jurist and professor of law, lived during this time and was highly respected for his contributions to the field of jurisprudence. Another notable figure was Giovanni Battista Bassi, a celebrated painter from the 16th century who was renowned for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches in Bologna and other Italian cities.

The Bassi surname also has a connection to place names. In some instances, it may have originated from locations such as Basso, a small village in the province of Brescia, or Bassano del Grappa, a town in the Veneto region, known for its ceramic production.

Over the centuries, the Bassi surname has been associated with various notable individuals. One such example is Ferdinando Bassi, an Italian botanist and professor who lived from 1710 to 1776. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and was a member of the prestigious Accademia delle Scienze di Bologna.

Another prominent figure was Giuseppe Bassi, an Italian composer and conductor who lived from 1792 to 1856. He gained recognition for his operas and instrumental works, and served as the director of the Teatro San Carlo in Naples, one of the most prestigious opera houses in Italy.

In the field of literature, the surname is associated with the Italian writer and journalist Adolfo Bassi, who lived from 1862 to 1916. He was known for his novels, short stories, and articles that explored social and political themes of his time.

The Bassi surname has also been carried by individuals in other fields, such as Ugo Bassi, an Italian patriot and priest who lived from 1801 to 1849. He played a significant role in the Italian Risorgimento, the movement for the unification of Italy, and was eventually executed for his involvement in the revolutionary efforts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bassi

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

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

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