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

Vasile, 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 Vasile surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vasile in America

Vasile is the 23019th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vasile surname appeared 1,110 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 Vasile.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vasile 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 Vasile

The surname Vasile originates from Romania, where it has been prevalent since the medieval period. It is derived from the Romanian given name "Vasile," which in turn comes from the Greek name "Basilios" meaning "kingly" or "royal." The name Vasile can be traced back to the 14th century in Romanian historical records.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname Vasile is found in a legal document from the city of Brasov, dated 1412, which mentions a certain "Vasile Moldoveanu." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals from the region of Moldavia, which was then a principality within the larger Kingdom of Hungary.

In the 15th century, the name Vasile appears in several manuscripts and chronicles of the time, indicating its widespread use among the Romanian nobility and clergy. For example, the "Chronicle of Putna Monastery" mentions a certain "Vasile Lupu," who was a high-ranking official in the court of Stephen the Great, the famous ruler of Moldavia in the late 15th century.

As the name Vasile spread across Romania, it also gave rise to various place names and localities, such as the village of Vasilesti in Dolj County and the town of Vasilati in Calarasi County. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname Vasile who had settled in or founded those areas.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Vasile. One of the most prominent was Vasile Goldis (1862-1915), a Romanian politician, lawyer, and activist who played a crucial role in the struggle for national unity and independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Another notable figure was Vasile Alecsandri (1821-1890), a celebrated Romanian playwright, poet, and diplomat who is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of modern Romanian literature and culture.

In the 20th century, Vasile Luca (1898-1963) was a prominent Romanian military officer and politician who served as Prime Minister of Romania from 1944 to 1945 during the turbulent years of World War II.

Vasile Parvan (1882-1926) was a renowned Romanian historian, archaeologist, and academic, known for his pioneering work in the study of ancient Dacia and the cultural heritage of the Romanian people.

Vasile Voiculescu (1884-1963) was a respected Romanian poet, novelist, and playwright, whose works explored themes of spirituality, nature, and the human condition.

These examples illustrate the rich history and cultural significance of the surname Vasile in Romania, spanning various fields and eras, and highlighting its enduring presence in the nation's heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vasile

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

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

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