About Bastarache
The surname Bastarache is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "bastard," meaning "illegitimate child." The suffix "-ache" is a diminutive, indicating a small or young version of something. Therefore, the surname Bastarache likely originated as a nickname for someone who was the illegitimate child of a noble or prominent family. Over time, the name may have lost its negative connotation and simply became a hereditary surname.
The surname Bastarache is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bastarache 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 Bastarache in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bastarache using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.