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

Nastasi, 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 Nastasi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nastasi in America

Nastasi is the 20910th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nastasi surname appeared 1,260 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 Nastasi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nastasi 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 Nastasi

The surname Nastasi originated in Italy, with its roots traceable to the 12th century. It is believed to have been derived from the medieval personal name "Anastasio," which itself stemmed from the Greek name "Anastasios," meaning "resurrection" or "immortal."

The earliest known occurrences of the name can be found in historical records from various regions of Southern Italy, particularly in Sicily and Calabria. In the 13th century, the name Nastasi appeared in several documents from the city of Palermo, indicating its presence among the local nobility and gentry.

One notable historical figure bearing the name Nastasi was Antonio Nastasi, a Sicilian painter and architect who lived from 1550 to 1629. His works can still be admired in churches and palaces across Palermo and other parts of Sicily, showcasing the artistic legacy associated with this surname.

In the 16th century, the Nastasi family gained prominence in the town of Reggio Calabria, where they held influential positions and owned vast lands. Records from this period mention several members of the family, including Giuseppe Nastasi (1578-1647), a respected jurist and legal scholar.

As the centuries progressed, the Nastasi surname spread to other regions of Italy and even beyond its borders. In the late 18th century, Giovanni Battista Nastasi (1758-1824) was a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Naples, who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Nastasi (1857-1932), an Italian politician and journalist who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing the city of Catania in Sicily. His writings and speeches during the late 19th and early 20th centuries shed light on the political and social issues of the time.

While the Nastasi surname has its roots firmly planted in Southern Italy, it has since been carried by individuals across various parts of the world, thanks to migration and cultural exchange. Throughout its long history, the name has been associated with a diverse range of professions and achievements, reflecting the rich tapestry of Italian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nastasi

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

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

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