About Basarab
The surname Basarab is of Romanian origin and is derived from the Old Slavic word "basarab" meaning "to rule" or "to govern." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that the original bearer was a descendant or a member of the ruling Basarab dynasty, which played a significant role in the medieval history of Wallachia, a region in present-day Romania. The surname Basarab signifies a connection to this noble lineage and carries connotations of leadership, authority, and governance.
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The surname Basarab is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Basarab based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Basarab in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Basarab using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.