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

Basten, 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 Basten surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Basten in America

Basten is the 48628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Basten surname appeared 434 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 Basten.

We can also compare 2010 data for Basten 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 Basten

The surname Basten is of Dutch origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Dutch province of Gelderland, particularly in the regions around the city of Nijmegen.

The name Basten is thought to be derived from the Old Dutch word "bast," which referred to the inner bark of trees, such as linden or lime trees. This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with occupations related to the processing or handling of tree bark, such as basket weavers or tanners.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Basten can be found in the Gelderland archives from the late 1500s, where it appears in various municipal records and parish registers. The name was also present in the Utrecht region during this period, with slightly different spellings like "Baste" or "Baeste."

In the 17th century, the Basten surname gained prominence through notable individuals like Jan Basten (1592-1649), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still-life and genre paintings. Another notable figure was Pieter Basten (1624-1705), a Dutch theologian and author who served as a minister in Rotterdam.

As the Dutch explored and settled in various parts of the world, the surname Basten spread to different regions. For instance, in the late 18th century, a Basten family settled in South Africa, where their descendants carried on the name.

In later centuries, the Basten surname continued to appear in historical records and was associated with several individuals of note. For example, Hendrik Basten (1812-1887) was a Dutch politician and statesman who served as the Minister of Finance in the Netherlands from 1868 to 1870. Another notable figure was Willem Basten (1870-1938), a Dutch architect known for his work in the Art Nouveau style, including the design of the iconic Basten House in Amsterdam.

Additionally, the surname Basten has been carried by several prominent athletes, particularly in the realm of soccer. One of the most famous is Marco van Basten (born in 1964), a Dutch striker who played for Ajax, AC Milan, and the Dutch national team, winning numerous titles and accolades, including the prestigious Ballon d'Or in 1988 and 1992.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Basten

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

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

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