2000
#83,004
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 211
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Bazquez
A Spanish surname derived from the toponym Bascues, meaning "from Bascues".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 445 Americans carry the last name Bazquez. That puts it at #56,803 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 770,234 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bazquez 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
445
1 in 770,234
Census rank
#56,803
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
388
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 388 bearers of the surname Bazquez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 56803rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bazquez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 98.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bazquez
The surname BAZQUEZ has its origins in Spain, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "bazque," which referred to a type of coarse woolen cloth or blanket. This suggests that the name may have been associated with those involved in the textile trade or manufacturing of these woolen materials.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing this surname was Juan BAZQUEZ, a merchant from Seville who was mentioned in trade records from the late 1500s. Additionally, a document from 1612 references a Diego BAZQUEZ, a weaver from the town of Córdoba, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the textile industry.
During the 17th century, the BAZQUEZ name appeared in various historical records across Spain. In 1635, a Miguel BAZQUEZ was listed as a landowner in the region of Andalusia. A few decades later, in 1672, a Francisco BAZQUEZ was recorded as a member of the local militia in the city of Granada.
As the BAZQUEZ family spread throughout Spain, variations in the spelling of the name began to emerge. In the 18th century, records from the town of Alicante referred to a family using the spelling "BAZQUES," potentially indicating a regional pronunciation variation.
One of the most notable individuals bearing the BAZQUEZ surname was Pedro BAZQUEZ, a renowned painter from Seville who lived from 1690 to 1758. His works, which were primarily religious in nature, can still be found in several churches and galleries across southern Spain.
In the 19th century, the BAZQUEZ name gained further prominence with the birth of Luisa BAZQUEZ in 1812. She was a celebrated author and poet from Granada, whose works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime. Her poetry collection, "Versos del Corazón," published in 1856, is considered a significant contribution to Spanish literature of that era.
As the BAZQUEZ family continued to spread across Spain and into other parts of the world, the name became associated with various professions and achievements. From artists and authors to merchants and landowners, the BAZQUEZ surname has left an indelible mark on Spanish history and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bazquez
Among Census respondents with the surname Bazquez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 98.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Bazquez 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 Bazquez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino98.2% · 381
- White1.8% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bazquez
Bazquez 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
#57,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 356
+145 bearers (+68.7%)
Per 100,000 0.12
Rank movement Up 25,770 places
2020
#56,803
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 388
+32 bearers (+9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Up 431 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #83,004 | 211 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #57,234 | 356 | 0.12 | +145 bearers (+68.7%) | Up 25,770 places |
| 2020 | #56,803 | 388 | 0.13 | +32 bearers (+9.0%) | Up 431 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 Bazquez 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 | #57,234 | #56,803 | 0.8% |
| Count | 356 | 388 | 9.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bazquez bearers went from 356 to 388 (+9.0% change). The surname moved up 431 positions in the national ranking, going from #57,234 to #56,803.
FAQ
Bazquez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bazquez?
Name Census estimates that about 445 living Americans carry the surname Bazquez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 770,234 residents.
How common is Bazquez?
Bazquez ranks #56,803 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.13 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 388 people with the surname Bazquez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (445), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.13 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.13 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 Bazquez.
Has Bazquez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bazquez went from 356 recorded bearers to 388. That is an increase of 32 (+9.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #57,234 to #56,803.
What does the Census say about the background of Bazquez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bazquez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 98.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%). 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 Bazquez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (381 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bazquez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (98.2%), White (1.8%). 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 Bazquez (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 Bazquez mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the toponym Bascues, meaning "from Bascues". 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 Bazquez (0.13 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 Americans have the surname Bazquez?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.