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

Nasti, 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 Nasti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nasti in America

Nasti is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nasti surname appeared 246 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 Nasti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nasti 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 Nasti

The surname "NASTI" is believed to have its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "nasto," which means "dwarf" or "stunted." This could suggest that the name was initially used as a nickname or descriptive name for someone of short stature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "NASTI" can be found in historical documents from the 16th century in the town of Giugliano, near Naples. A family bearing this surname is mentioned in local church records from that time period.

In the 17th century, there are records of a Nasti family residing in the town of Corigliano Calabro, located in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. The name appears in various municipal documents and property records from that era.

During the 18th century, the Nasti surname gained some prominence in the region of Campania. One notable figure was Giuseppe Nasti, a painter and sculptor born in Naples in 1725. He is known for his work in several churches and palaces in the city, including the Palazzo Reale di Napoli.

Another individual of historical significance was Francesco Nasti, a lawyer and politician from Salerno, who lived from 1780 to 1858. He served as a member of the Neapolitan Parliament and was actively involved in the political movements of his time.

In the 19th century, the Nasti surname continued to be present in various parts of southern Italy. One notable individual was Vincenzo Nasti, a poet and writer born in Nocera Inferiore, Campania, in 1833. He gained recognition for his works celebrating the beauty of his homeland and the local traditions.

Furthermore, there are records of a Nasti family originating from the town of Monteleone di Calabria (now known as Vibo Valentia) in the late 19th century. This branch of the family is said to have connections to the nearby town of Pizzo, where the name was also present during that period.

While the surname "NASTI" is predominantly found in southern Italy, it has also spread to other regions and countries due to migration patterns over the centuries. However, its origins can be traced back to the regions of Campania and Calabria, where it has a long and documented history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nasti

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

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

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