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

Bassitt, 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 Bassitt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bassitt in America

Bassitt is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bassitt surname appeared 108 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 Bassitt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bassitt 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 Bassitt

The surname BASSITT has its origins in England, emerging during the Middle Ages around the 13th century. It is believed to be a variant of the Old English word "bassett," which referred to a small, thick-set person or a nickname for someone with a squatting or crouching posture. This name is thought to have derived from the Old French word "basset," meaning "rather low" or "small."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BASSITT can be traced back to the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Basset." This comprehensive census of landowners in England during the reign of King Edward I provides valuable insights into the distribution and prominence of various surnames at the time.

The BASSITT name also appears in the renowned Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and manorial properties in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historic document mentions individuals with the surname BASSETT, which is believed to be a closely related variant of BASSITT.

During the 14th century, the surname BASSITT was associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Sir John Bassett (c. 1330-1390), a prominent English soldier and landowner who fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. Another noteworthy bearer of the BASSITT name was William Bassett (c. 1360-1420), an English judge and Chief Justice of the King's Bench.

In the 16th century, the BASSITT surname gained further recognition with the birth of Arthur Bassett (c. 1530-1586), an English theologian and Catholic martyr who was executed during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I for his religious beliefs. Another prominent figure from this period was Thomas Bassett (c. 1570-1631), an English politician and Member of Parliament.

The BASSITT surname has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Bassett Green in Nottinghamshire and Bassett's Park in Wiltshire. These locations may have derived their names from individuals bearing the BASSITT surname or from descriptive terms related to the physical characteristics of the land.

Throughout its history, the BASSITT surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Bassett, Basset, Basset, and Bassitt, reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings in earlier times. Despite these variations, the name has maintained its distinct identity and continues to be carried by families across the globe, serving as a testament to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bassitt

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

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

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