2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vasina
A Russian occupational surname referring to makers of large tubs or vats.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Vasina. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vasina 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Vasina in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vasina, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vasina
The surname Vasina is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Latin word "vasa," meaning "vessels" or "containers," suggesting that the name may have been originally borne by someone involved in the production or trade of pottery or other vessels.
The earliest known record of the surname Vasina can be found in the archives of the city of Verona, dating back to the 13th century. A document from 1247 mentions a certain "Petrus Vasina," who was a local merchant and landowner.
In the 14th century, the Vasina family became prominent in the city of Bologna, where they were involved in the textile trade. One notable member was Giovanni Vasina (1310-1379), a successful silk merchant who served as a city councilor.
The name Vasina also appears in historical records from other parts of northern Italy, such as Tuscany and Lombardy. In the 15th century, a branch of the family settled in the town of Bagnacavallo, near Ravenna, where they owned several vineyards and olive groves.
One of the most famous individuals bearing the surname Vasina was Antonio Vasina (1555-1627), a renowned painter and architect from Bologna. He is best known for his frescoes in the church of San Petronio and for designing several noble palaces in his hometown.
Another notable figure was Gabriele Vasina (1675-1743), a scholar and theologian from Verona. He was a professor of canon law at the University of Padua and served as a consultant to the Vatican on various ecclesiastical matters.
In the 19th century, a distinguished member of the Vasina family was Giuseppe Vasina (1815-1887), a military officer and politician from Ravenna. He fought in the Italian unification wars and later served as a member of the Italian parliament.
While the surname Vasina can still be found in various parts of Italy today, it is not among the most common Italian surnames. Nevertheless, it has a rich historical legacy that spans several centuries and reflects the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vasina
Among Census respondents with the surname Vasina, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Vasina 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 Vasina surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 5
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vasina
Vasina 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
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+7 bearers (+6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,479 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-19 bearers (-15.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,396 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.0%) | Down 2,479 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -19 bearers (-15.3%) | Down 17,396 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 Vasina 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 | #135,593 | #152,989 | -12.8% |
| Count | 124 | 105 | -15.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vasina bearers went from 124 to 105 (-15.3% change). The surname moved down 17,396 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #152,989.
FAQ
Vasina surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vasina?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Vasina. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Vasina?
Vasina ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Vasina. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Vasina.
Has Vasina become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vasina went from 124 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 19 (-15.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Vasina?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vasina, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Black (1.0%). 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 Vasina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vasina appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Hispanic (4.8%), Black (1.0%). 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 Vasina (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 Vasina mean?
A Russian occupational surname referring to makers of large tubs or vats. 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 Vasina (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 Americans have the surname Vasina?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.