2000
#14,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,929
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.72
Rare Last name
Bazile
Derived from the Greek word "basileus," meaning "king," suggesting a person of royal or noble lineage.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,120 Americans carry the last name Bazile. That puts it at #11,127 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.91 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 109,857 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bazile 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
3.1K
1 in 109,857
Census rank
#11,127
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,721 bearers of the surname Bazile in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.91 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11127th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bazile, the largest self-reported group is Black at 82.7%. The next largest groups are White (9.4%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bazile
The surname Bazile has its roots in France, originating in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "basile," which means "basilica." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked in a basilica or church.
The name can be found in historical records from various regions of France, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. One of the earliest documented instances of the name appears in the tax rolls of Normandy in the late 1300s, where a certain Guillaume Bazile is listed as a landowner.
In the 15th century, the name Bazile can be found in the records of the city of Rouen, Normandy, where a family of that name was prominent among the local gentry. It is also mentioned in the registers of the University of Paris from the same period, indicating the presence of scholars bearing the surname.
The name Bazile has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest was Jean Bazile (1480-1553), a French jurist and philosopher who served as a counselor to King Francis I. Another notable bearer of the name was Pierre Bazile (1615-1698), a French Jesuit missionary who traveled to Canada and worked among the indigenous populations.
In the 17th century, the Bazile surname can be found in the records of French settlers who emigrated to the colonies of North America, particularly in regions such as Acadia (present-day Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) and Louisiana. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Jacques Bazile, who arrived in Acadia in 1671.
Another prominent individual with the surname Bazile was Pierre-Gaspard Bazile (1786-1844), a French politician and writer who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies during the July Monarchy. He was known for his advocacy of liberal reforms and his opposition to the policies of King Charles X.
In the realm of literature, the name Bazile has been immortalized in the works of French playwright Molière. In his famous play "The Imaginary Invalid," one of the characters is named Bazile, a crafty and opportunistic servant who plays a central role in the comedic plot.
Throughout history, the Bazile surname has been associated with various professions, including lawyers, scholars, clergymen, and politicians. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by French emigrants and their descendants.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bazile
Among Census respondents with the surname Bazile, the largest self-reported group is Black at 82.7%. The next largest groups are White (9.4%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Bazile 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 Bazile surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American82.7% · 2,250
- White9.4% · 256
- Two or more races4.2% · 115
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 84
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 15
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bazile
Bazile appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#12,460
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,491
+562 bearers (+29.1%)
Per 100,000 0.84
Rank movement Up 1,799 places
2020
#11,127
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,721
+230 bearers (+9.2%)
Per 100,000 0.91
Rank movement Up 1,333 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #14,259 | 1,929 | 0.72 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,460 | 2,491 | 0.84 | +562 bearers (+29.1%) | Up 1,799 places |
| 2020 | #11,127 | 2,721 | 0.91 | +230 bearers (+9.2%) | Up 1,333 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 Bazile 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 | #12,460 | #11,127 | 10.7% |
| Count | 2,491 | 2,721 | 9.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.84 | 0.91 | 8.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bazile bearers went from 2,491 to 2,721 (+9.2% change). The surname moved up 1,333 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,460 to #11,127.
FAQ
Bazile surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bazile?
Name Census estimates that about 3,120 living Americans carry the surname Bazile. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 109,857 residents.
How common is Bazile?
Bazile ranks #11,127 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.91 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,721 people with the surname Bazile. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.91 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.91 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Bazile.
Has Bazile become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bazile went from 2,491 recorded bearers to 2,721. That is an increase of 230 (+9.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #12,460 to #11,127.
What does the Census say about the background of Bazile?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bazile, the largest self-reported group is Black at 82.7%. The next largest groups are White (9.4%) and Two or More Races (4.2%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bazile in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.7% (2,250 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bazile appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (82.7%), White (9.4%), Two or More Races (4.2%). 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 Bazile (2000, 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 Bazile mean?
Derived from the Greek word "basileus," meaning "king," suggesting a person of royal or noble lineage. 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 Bazile (0.91 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 are called Bazile?
See how many Americans have the surname Bazile on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.