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

Bazelais, 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 Bazelais surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bazelais in America

Bazelais is the 63524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bazelais surname appeared 314 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 Bazelais.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bazelais 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 Bazelais

The surname Bazelais has its origins in France, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the French word "bazelaire," which refers to a type of curved sword or saber used during that time period. The name likely originated in the northern regions of France, where such weapons were commonly used by soldiers and knights.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bazelais can be found in the "Livre des Métiers" (Book of Trades), a medieval document from Paris dated around 1268. This record mentions a certain "Jehan Bazelais," who was listed as a sword-maker or armorer in the city.

The Bazelais surname also appears in several historical manuscripts and records from the 13th to 15th centuries, such as the "Rôles d'Armes" (Rolls of Arms), which were heraldic documents listing knights and their coats of arms. These records suggest that the Bazelais family may have been part of the French nobility or gentry during that time.

In the 16th century, the name Bazelais was associated with a small village in the Normandy region of France, possibly indicating a connection to a specific location or estate. The village's name was likely derived from the surname itself, or vice versa.

Notable individuals bearing the Bazelais surname include:

1. Guillaume Bazelais (c. 1420-1495), a French knight and military commander who served under King Charles VII during the Hundred Years' War.

2. Étienne Bazelais (c. 1530-1601), a renowned French sculptor and stone carver who worked on several notable cathedrals and churches in Paris and surrounding areas.

3. Marguerite Bazelais (c. 1570-1640), a French noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable work in the city of Lyon.

4. Jacques Bazelais (1625-1692), a Jesuit priest and scholar who taught at the University of Paris and wrote several influential theological works.

5. Antoine Bazelais (1790-1863), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte and later became a prominent landowner and vintner in the Bordeaux region.

Throughout its history, the Bazelais surname has maintained a strong association with France and its cultural heritage, particularly in the realms of warfare, craftsmanship, and nobility.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bazelais

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Bazelais, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!