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

Bassig, 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 Bassig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bassig in America

Bassig is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bassig surname appeared 142 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 Bassig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bassig 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 Bassig

The surname "BASSIG" originated in Germany during the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Basse," which means "uncle" or "father's brother." The name may have been initially given as a nickname to children to identify their relationship with their uncle.

In the early Middle Ages, it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their family relationships, occupations, or physical characteristics. The name "BASSIG" likely emerged as a way to distinguish between individuals with the same first name within a community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "BASSIG" can be found in the Schaumburg-Lippe region of Germany. In a document dated 1297, a man named Hans BASSIG is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Rinteln.

In the 15th century, the name "BASSIG" appears in the records of the city of Nuremberg. A merchant named Konrad BASSIG is listed as a member of the local guild of traders in 1463.

During the 16th century, the surname "BASSIG" gained prominence in the region of Saxony. Johann BASSIG (1515-1587) was a Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the spread of Protestantism in central Germany.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname "BASSIG" was Hans BASSIG (1628-1701), a skilled clockmaker from the town of Augsburg. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.

The 18th century saw the rise of Friedrich BASSIG (1732-1809), a German poet and playwright known for his satirical works. His play "Der Hofnarr" (The Court Jester) was widely acclaimed and performed in theaters across German-speaking regions.

In the 19th century, a prominent member of the BASSIG family was Karl BASSIG (1857-1924), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Berlin, including the Reichstag and the Berlin Cathedral.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname "BASSIG" who have left their mark throughout history. While the name may have originated as a nickname, it has become a well-established surname with a rich heritage in Germany and neighboring regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bassig

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

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

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