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

Anastasia, 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 Anastasia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anastasia in America

Anastasia is the 24186th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anastasia surname appeared 1,039 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 Anastasia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anastasia 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 Anastasia

The surname Anastasia has its origins in Greece, with the earliest records dating back to the Byzantine Empire in the 5th century AD. The name is derived from the Greek word "anastasia," meaning "resurrection" or "rising up." It was initially used as a feminine given name, but over time, it evolved into a surname as well.

During the Byzantine era, the name Anastasia was particularly popular among the Greek Orthodox Christian community. It was often given to girls born around the time of the Easter celebration, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The name's association with rebirth and renewal made it a fitting choice for that period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Anastasia can be found in a manuscript from the 9th century, which mentions a noble family bearing this name in the region of Thessaloniki, Greece. This family played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the Byzantine Empire.

In the 11th century, a notable figure named Anastasia of Sirmium lived in modern-day Serbia. She was a nun and is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church. Her life and martyrdom during the reign of Emperor Diocletian are documented in various hagiographies.

As the Byzantine Empire declined and the Ottoman Empire rose to power, many Greeks bearing the surname Anastasia migrated to other parts of Europe and the Mediterranean region. By the 15th century, the name had spread to Italy, where it was adapted to the spelling "Anastasi" or "Anastasio."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Anastasia in England dates back to the 16th century, when a family of Greek merchants settled in London. This family played a prominent role in the city's trade and commerce during the Elizabethan era.

In Russia, the name Anastasia gained prominence due to the legacy of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna, the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II. Born in 1901, she tragically perished with her family during the Russian Revolution in 1918. Her story has been the subject of numerous books, films, and plays, further cementing the name's place in history.

Other notable individuals with the surname Anastasia include:

1. Anastasia of Sirmium (c. 304 AD), a Christian martyr and saint.
2. Anastasia Paleologina (c. 1350-1385), a Byzantine princess and the wife of Thomas II Preljubović, the Lord of Epirus.
3. Girolamo Anastasi (1573-1626), an Italian composer and organist from Venice.
4. Nicola Anastasi (1784-1860), an Italian jurist and politician who served as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
5. Constantinos Anastasiadis (1878-1954), a Greek Olympic athlete who competed in the marathon and won a silver medal in the 1906 Intercalated Games.

The surname Anastasia has a rich history spanning centuries and multiple regions, reflecting its Greek origins and the travels of those who bore this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anastasia

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

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

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