2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bazante
An occupational surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from an archaic word for a textile worker or trader.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Bazante. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bazante surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Bazante in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bazante, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bazante
The surname BAZANTE is believed to have originated in Spain, likely during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "bazante," which means "a person who lives in a small village or hamlet." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who hailed from a rural or agricultural community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the BAZANTE surname can be found in the historic archives of the city of Seville, where a document from the 14th century mentions a certain Pedro BAZANTE, a landowner and farmer. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.
In the 16th century, the BAZANTE name appears to have spread beyond Spain, with records indicating that a family bearing this surname had settled in the Spanish colonies of the Americas. One notable figure from this era was Juan BAZANTE, a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro in the 1530s.
During the 17th century, the BAZANTE name gained prominence in the realm of literature. Miguel de BAZANTE, a Spanish poet and playwright born in 1621, was a prominent figure in the literary circles of Madrid. His works, which included plays and sonnets, were widely praised for their wit and eloquence.
In the 18th century, the BAZANTE name appears to have been associated with the Spanish military. Antonio BAZANTE, born in 1712, was a renowned officer in the Spanish Army who fought in several campaigns against the British during the War of the Spanish Succession.
Moving into the 19th century, the BAZANTE surname can be found in various parts of the Spanish-speaking world. One notable figure was Juana BAZANTE, a Chilean educator and women's rights activist born in 1832. She played a significant role in establishing some of the first schools for girls in Santiago.
Throughout history, the BAZANTE surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the name's enduring presence across generations and geographic regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bazante
Among Census respondents with the surname Bazante, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Bazante bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bazante surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.0% · 115
- White3.3% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bazante
Bazante appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+17 bearers (+16.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 14,735 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +17 bearers (+16.3%) | Up 14,735 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bazante surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #141,309 | 9.4% |
| Count | 104 | 121 | 16.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bazante bearers went from 104 to 121 (+16.3% change). The surname moved up 14,735 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #141,309.
FAQ
Bazante surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bazante?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Bazante. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Bazante?
Bazante ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Bazante. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bazante.
Has Bazante become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bazante went from 104 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 17 (+16.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Bazante?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bazante, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bazante in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bazante appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (95.0%), White (3.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bazante (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bazante mean?
An occupational surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from an archaic word for a textile worker or trader. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bazante (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Bazante?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Bazante is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.