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

Vasiliauskas, 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 Vasiliauskas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vasiliauskas in America

Vasiliauskas is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vasiliauskas surname appeared 120 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 Vasiliauskas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vasiliauskas 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 Vasiliauskas

The surname Vasiliauskas originates from Lithuania and dates back to the 16th century. It is a Lithuanian derivative of the Greek name Basileios, which means "kingly" or "royal." The name likely emerged as a patronymic, indicating the son of a man named Vasilis or Vasilijus.

In its earliest forms, the name was spelled Wasilowski or Wasilawski in Polish territories, reflecting the influence of the Polish language in the region. Over time, the spelling evolved to Vasiliauskas, which is the more commonly known Lithuanian form.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vasiliauskas name can be found in the 17th century Lithuanian Metrica, a collection of official documents from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In these records, the name appears in various forms, such as Wasilewicz and Wasilewski.

In the 18th century, the Vasiliauskas surname gained prominence among the Lithuanian nobility. Notable bearers of the name during this period include Jonas Vasiliauskas (1737-1799), a Lithuanian poet and playwright who contributed significantly to the development of Lithuanian literature.

Another prominent figure with the Vasiliauskas surname was Antanas Vasiliauskas (1845-1919), a Lithuanian priest and author who played a crucial role in the Lithuanian National Revival movement. His works aimed to promote Lithuanian culture and language amid the oppressive policies of the Russian Empire.

In the 20th century, Adolfas Vasiliauskas (1890-1938) was a influential Lithuanian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Lithuania from 1926 to 1929. He played a vital role in establishing diplomatic relations with various countries and advocating for Lithuanian independence.

Another notable figure was Vincas Vasiliauskas (1920-2012), a Lithuanian poet, and literary critic. His works explored themes of Lithuanian identity, culture, and the struggle for freedom during the Soviet occupation. He received numerous awards and honors for his literary contributions.

Historically, the Vasiliauskas surname has been associated with various regions and towns within Lithuania, particularly in the central and eastern parts of the country. It has also been found in neighboring countries with Lithuanian diaspora communities, such as Poland and Belarus.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vasiliauskas

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

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

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