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

Pasia, 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 Pasia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pasia in America

Pasia is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pasia surname appeared 177 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 Pasia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pasia 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 Pasia

The surname PASIA has its origins in Italy, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "pascia," which means "prosperous" or "wealthy." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were financially well-off or held a prominent social status.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname PASIA was Giovanni Pasia, a prominent merchant from the city of Genoa in the late 13th century. His name appeared in various trade records and business transactions, indicating the family's involvement in commerce during that period.

In the 14th century, the name PASIA was also found in various historical documents from the region of Tuscany. For instance, a record from the city of Florence in 1382 mentions a certain Niccolò Pasia, who was a respected member of the local guild of goldsmiths.

The surname PASIA gained further prominence in the 15th century, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such figure was Marco Pasia, a renowned Renaissance artist and sculptor from the city of Siena. His works, including several religious sculptures and architectural embellishments, can still be found in various churches and buildings throughout Tuscany.

During the 16th century, the PASIA family established itself as a prominent noble lineage in the Republic of Venice. Antonio Pasia, born in 1523, was a highly regarded diplomat and statesman who served as the Venetian ambassador to several European courts, including those of France and England.

Another noteworthy figure was Girolamo Pasia, who lived from 1580 to 1642 and was a celebrated playwright and poet from the city of Verona. His works, which often explored themes of love and courtly life, were widely popular during the Italian Renaissance.

As the surname PASIA spread across Italy, it also appeared in various regional variations, such as Pasi, Pasio, and Pasini. These variations often reflected local linguistic influences or spelling preferences in different Italian regions.

Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname PASIA have made significant contributions to various fields, including art, literature, politics, and commerce. While the name may have originated from a humble association with wealth or prosperity, it has since become deeply ingrained in Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pasia

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

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

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