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

Vasey, 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 Vasey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vasey in America

Vasey is the 24747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vasey surname appeared 1,007 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 Vasey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vasey 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 Vasey

The surname Vasey is of English origin, derived from the Old French word "vachi," which means "cow pasture" or "cattle farm." It is believed to have originated in the 12th or 13th century, during the Norman conquest of England.

The name is thought to have been initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who lived near or owned a cow pasture or cattle farm. It may also have been an occupational surname for those who worked on such farms or tended to cattle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vasey can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273, where it is spelled "Vachery." This document lists individuals and their landholdings, suggesting that the Vasey family may have been landowners or associated with the agricultural industry at that time.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms, such as "Vachery," "Vacherie," and "Vacheri," reflecting the evolving spelling and pronunciation of the name over time. It is also recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1379, suggesting the name's presence in different regions of England.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Vasey gained more prominence, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such person was William Vasey (c. 1554-1618), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Rector of St. Michael's Church in Coventry.

Another notable figure was Richard Vasey (1598-1675), an English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers in London. He played a role in the establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in America.

In the 18th century, the name Vasey was associated with various place names in England, such as Vasey Close in Nottinghamshire and Vasey Hill in Derbyshire, further solidifying its connection to the landscape and rural areas.

One prominent individual from this period was John Vasey (1718-1797), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works, including "The Duty and Happiness of the Christian Religion."

In the 19th century, the Vasey name continued to be present in various parts of England, with individuals like George Vasey (1822-1892), a British botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of Australian flora.

While the surname Vasey has its roots in England and is predominantly found there, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its historical origins and associations remain firmly rooted in the English countryside and agricultural traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vasey

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

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

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