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

Pasma, 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 Pasma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pasma in America

Pasma is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pasma surname appeared 164 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 Pasma.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pasma 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 Pasma

The surname Pasma originates from Poland, with its earliest recorded examples dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "pas," meaning "belt" or "sash," potentially indicating an occupational connection to the manufacturing or selling of belts or related accessories.

One of the earliest documented references to the Pasma surname can be found in the historical records of the town of Krakow, dated around 1560. These records mention a merchant named Jan Pasma, who was engaged in the trade of leather goods, including belts and pouches.

In the 17th century, the Pasma name appeared in various parish records and land registries across the regions of Lesser Poland and Silesia. Notable individuals from this period include Tomasz Pasma (1621-1683), a respected blacksmith from the village of Olkusz, renowned for his intricate metalwork on belts and buckles.

As the Pasma family expanded and migrated across Poland, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Pasmo, Pasmowski, and Pasmak. These variations were often reflective of regional dialects and linguistic differences within the country.

During the 18th century, the Pasma surname gained prominence with the rise of Kazimierz Pasma (1745-1823), a successful merchant and landowner in the city of Lublin. His business dealings involved the trade of textiles, including the importation of fine fabrics used in the production of sashes and belts.

Another noteworthy individual was Zofia Pasma (1793-1867), a skilled embroiderer from Warsaw, whose intricate needlework adorned many prestigious belts and sashes worn by noblemen and members of the Polish gentry.

As Polish immigrants began to settle in other parts of Europe and the Americas in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Pasma surname continued to spread across various regions, carrying with it the rich heritage and traditions associated with its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pasma

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

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

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