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

Vashi, 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 Vashi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vashi in America

Vashi is the 55505th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vashi surname appeared 370 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 Vashi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vashi 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 Vashi

The surname VASHI originated in India, specifically in the western state of Gujarat. It is believed to have emerged during the 12th century CE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "vashi," which means "inhabitant" or "resident." It is likely that the surname was initially adopted by individuals who lived in or near the town of Vashi, located in the Navi Mumbai region.

In the 16th century, historical records show the presence of a prominent family bearing the VASHI surname in the city of Surat, which was a thriving port and center of trade during that era. The family held influential positions in the local governance and commercial activities of the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VASHI name can be found in the Mughal imperial chronicles from the reign of Emperor Akbar (1556-1605 CE). A merchant named Kanhailal VASHI is mentioned as a prominent figure in the city of Surat, renowned for his wealth and business acumen.

During the 17th century, the VASHI surname gained further prominence when Virji VASHI (1620-1690) established a successful trading company that dealt in textiles and spices. His business dealings extended across the Indian subcontinent and even reached as far as Europe.

In the 18th century, Narottam VASHI (1745-1812) was a celebrated poet and writer who contributed significantly to the literary traditions of Gujarat. His works, written in the Gujarati language, explored themes of devotion, spirituality, and the human condition.

Another notable figure was Bhagvandas VASHI (1785-1865), a prominent social reformer and educationist. He played a pivotal role in establishing several schools and educational institutions in Gujarat, advocating for the education of women and underprivileged communities.

In the 19th century, Ranchhodlal VASHI (1835-1901) was a renowned architect and civil engineer. He was instrumental in the design and construction of several iconic buildings and infrastructure projects in cities like Mumbai and Ahmedabad, leaving a lasting imprint on the architectural landscape of western India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vashi

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

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

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