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

Basson, 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 Basson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Basson in America

Basson is the 73666th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Basson surname appeared 263 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 Basson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Basson 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 Basson

The surname Basson is of French origin, originating from the Normandy region of northern France. It first emerged in the 11th century, derived from the Old French word "basse", meaning "low" or "short". The name likely referred to a person of short stature or was used as a descriptive nickname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Basson surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Basso" and "Bassum". This renowned manuscript, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides a valuable record of landowners and their properties in England at the time.

In the 12th century, the Basson name was documented in various charters and records from the Normandy region of France, indicating its presence in the area. The spelling variations included "Bassonn", "Basson", and "Bason".

During the 13th century, the surname Basson began to spread across Europe. Notable individuals bearing the name include Robert Basson, a merchant from Rouen, France, who was active in the late 1200s. Another early recorded example is Guillaume Basson, a landowner in the village of Bayeux, Normandy, born around 1275.

The 14th century saw the Basson name appearing in various historical records in England, likely due to the influx of Norman settlers after the Norman Conquest. One notable figure was John Basson, a successful wool merchant from York, England, who lived from approximately 1320 to 1385.

In the 15th century, the Basson surname was found in the Low Countries (modern-day Netherlands and Belgium). One notable individual was Pieter Basson, a renowned painter from Antwerp, who lived from 1440 to 1504.

During the 16th century, the Basson name continued to be prominent in France and the Low Countries. Jean Basson, a French author and poet from Paris, lived from 1520 to 1592 and gained recognition for his works on philosophy and literature.

As the name spread across Europe, it also began to appear in various place names and locations. For example, the village of Bassonia in northern Italy is believed to have derived its name from the Basson surname, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this name in the region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Basson, including André Basson (1889-1961), a French composer and conductor; Henri Basson (1825-1899), a Belgian politician and lawyer; and Charles Basson (1904-1987), a French writer and journalist.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Basson

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

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

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