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

Năstase, 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 Năstase surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Năstase in America

Năstase is the 57914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Năstase surname appeared 351 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 Năstase.

We can also compare 2010 data for Năstase 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 Năstase

The surname Nastase originates from Romania, derived from the personal name Nastase, which is a Romanian variant of the Greek name Anastasios, meaning "resurrection" or "one who will arise." The name has been prevalent in Romania since the Middle Ages.

Nastase is a common surname in various regions of Romania, particularly in areas such as Moldavia, Muntenia, and Transylvania. It is believed to have been initially adopted by individuals who bore the given name Nastase or who were associated with someone bearing that name.

Historical records suggest that the Nastase surname can be traced back to the 15th century in Romania. One of the earliest mentions of the name is found in a document from 1467, which refers to a nobleman named Nastase Dvornic.

In the 16th century, the Nastase family gained prominence in Moldavia, with several members holding important positions in the princely court. One notable figure was Nastase Sturza, a high-ranking official and diplomat who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Nastase surname continued to be well-represented among the Romanian nobility and clergy. In the 19th century, individuals with the Nastase surname contributed to various fields, including literature, politics, and the arts.

One of the most famous individuals bearing the Nastase surname was Ilie Nastase, a Romanian professional tennis player who was born in 1946. He won numerous Grand Slam titles and was ranked as the world's top player for several years in the 1970s.

Other notable individuals with the Nastase surname include:

1. George Nastase (1904-1983), a Romanian painter and graphic artist known for his landscapes and portraits.
2. Andrei Nastase (born 1984), a Moldovan politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Interior Affairs of Moldova.
3. Ion Nastase (1861-1941), a Romanian lawyer, journalist, and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Romania from 1901 to 1904.
4. Aurelian Nastase (born 1967), a Romanian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs, including Dinamo București.
5. Constantin Nastase (1890-1969), a Romanian military officer who served as the Chief of the General Staff of the Romanian Armed Forces during World War II.

The Nastase surname has been well-established in Romania for centuries, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various aspects of Romanian society, including politics, arts, sports, and military affairs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Năstase

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

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

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