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

Bazata, 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 Bazata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bazata in America

Bazata is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bazata surname appeared 177 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 Bazata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bazata 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 Bazata

The surname BAZATA is believed to have originated in the region of Sardinia, an island located west of the Italian Peninsula, during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "bazzāta," which referred to a coarse, woolen fabric commonly used for clothing and blankets in that era.

Records from the 14th century indicate that the name was initially associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of this particular type of fabric. The earliest known reference to the name appears in a document dated 1379, which mentions a merchant named Giovanni Bazata who dealt in the import of bazzāta from neighboring regions.

As the name spread beyond Sardinia, variations in spelling emerged, including Bazzata, Bazzatia, and Bazzatti. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and naming conventions. In the 15th century, the Bazzata family established itself as a prominent merchant clan in the city of Cagliari, with several members holding influential positions in the local guild system.

One noteworthy individual bearing the BAZATA surname was Pietro Bazata (1421-1489), a renowned weaver and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the development of Sardinia's textile industry. His legacy was carried on by his son, Nicolò Bazata (1458-1523), who expanded the family's business ventures into the export of Sardinian wool and fabrics to mainland Italy and other parts of Europe.

Another historical figure of significance was Marianna Bazata (1524-1598), a renowned writer and poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her collection of sonnets, titled "Li Fiori di Sardegna" (The Flowers of Sardinia), gained widespread acclaim and was widely circulated throughout Italy during the Renaissance period.

In the 18th century, the Bazata family established a presence in the region of Piedmont, where they became landowners and vintners. One notable member was Carlo Bazata (1732-1806), whose vineyards in the Langhe region produced some of the finest wines of the era, earning him recognition as a pioneer in the development of the region's viticulture.

Throughout the centuries, the BAZATA surname has been associated with various professions, from artisans and merchants to writers and landowners, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who bore this name. While its origins can be traced back to the textile industry of medieval Sardinia, the BAZATA surname has left an indelible mark on the rich cultural tapestry of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bazata

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

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

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