2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vasich
A Slavic surname derived from the given name Vasily, meaning "regal" or "kingly".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Vasich. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vasich surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Vasich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vasich, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vasich
The surname Vasich has its origins in Serbia and Montenegro, with roots that can be traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Slavic word "vas," which means "village" or "settlement," suggesting that the name may have been associated with a specific location or region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vasich can be found in the Dubrovnik archives, where a certain Marko Vasich was mentioned in a document dated 1387. This suggests that the name was already in use in the region during the late medieval period.
During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the Balkans, which lasted from the 14th to the early 20th century, the Vasich name was relatively common among Serbs and Montenegrins living in Ottoman-controlled territories. Historical records show that several individuals bearing this surname held positions of prominence within the local communities.
One notable figure was Petar Vasich, a Serbian merchant and landowner who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his extensive trade connections and played a significant role in facilitating economic activities in the region. Another individual of note was Mihajlo Vasich, a Serbian Orthodox priest who lived in the 18th century and was renowned for his scholarly work and contributions to the preservation of Serbian cultural heritage.
In the 19th century, the Vasich name gained further recognition with the birth of Nikola Vasich (1836-1916), a prominent Serbian writer and journalist who played a crucial role in the development of modern Serbian literature. His works, which often explored themes of national identity and cultural preservation, have left a lasting impact on Serbian literary traditions.
Another notable bearer of the Vasich surname was Milorad Vasich (1868-1937), a Serbian military officer who served in the Balkan Wars and World War I. He is particularly remembered for his role in the Battle of Cer, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic acumen, contributing to a decisive victory for the Serbian forces.
Throughout its long history, the Vasich surname has been associated with various locations and place names, such as the village of Vasic in central Serbia and the town of Vasiče in eastern Montenegro. These place names likely derived from the same Slavic root as the surname itself, further solidifying the connection between the name and its geographic origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vasich
Among Census respondents with the surname Vasich, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Vasich bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Vasich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.2% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
- Two or more races4.5% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vasich
Vasich appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,416 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,412 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 11,416 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 1,412 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vasich surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #148,665 | -1.0% |
| Count | 112 | 111 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vasich bearers went from 112 to 111 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 1,412 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #148,665.
FAQ
Vasich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vasich?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Vasich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Vasich?
Vasich ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Vasich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vasich.
Has Vasich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vasich went from 112 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Vasich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vasich, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (4.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vasich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.2% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vasich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.2%), Hispanic (4.5%), Two or More Races (4.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vasich (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vasich mean?
A Slavic surname derived from the given name Vasily, meaning "regal" or "kingly". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vasich (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Vasich?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.