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

Vasi, 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 Vasi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vasi in America

Vasi is the 62045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vasi surname appeared 323 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 Vasi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vasi 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 Vasi

The surname VASI has its roots in Italy, originating from the southern region of Calabria during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "vasia," meaning "queen" or "royal." This suggests that the name may have been originally bestowed upon someone of noble or regal lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VASI surname can be found in the historic Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Abbey of Cava in Campania, Italy. This manuscript, dating back to the 11th century, contains references to individuals bearing the VASI name, indicating its presence in the region during that time period.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Giovanni VASI was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Cosenza, Calabria. He was a renowned merchant and landowner whose family had established themselves in the region for generations.

The VASI surname also appeared in the historic Catasto Onciario, a land registry compiled in Sicily during the 15th century. This document listed several families with the VASI name, suggesting their presence on the island and their involvement in agricultural or land-related activities.

During the Renaissance period, a famous artist and architect named Giuseppe VASI (1710-1782) rose to prominence in Rome. He is best known for his intricate etchings and engravings that depicted the city's iconic landmarks and architectural marvels.

Another notable individual was Francesco VASI (1744-1818), an Italian painter and engraver who was born in Palermo, Sicily. His works, which included landscapes and portraits, were highly acclaimed during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, the VASI surname was associated with Giuseppe VASI (1816-1891), an Italian politician and statesman who served as the Minister of Public Works in the Kingdom of Italy.

Throughout its history, the VASI name has also been linked to various place names and locations in southern Italy, such as the town of Vasi in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, and the Vasi river in the region of Basilicata. These geographical connections further reinforce the surname's deep roots in the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vasi

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

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

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