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

Vason, 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 Vason surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vason in America

Vason is the 82317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vason surname appeared 229 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 Vason.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vason 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 Vason

The surname VASON has its origins tracing back to the Normandy region of France in the 11th century. It is believed to derive from the Old French word "vaissel," meaning vessel or container, likely referring to an occupation or trade involving vessels, such as a barrel maker or cooper.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented landholdings and taxable assets across England and parts of Wales. The entry mentions a "Ricardus Vason" as a landowner in the county of Worcestershire.

In the 13th century, records show a Robert Vason who was a merchant and trader based in the city of Bristol, England. He was involved in the export of wool and other goods to various parts of Europe.

During the 16th century, the name appears in various spellings, such as "Vaysson" and "Veysson," in parish records and court documents across southern England and parts of Wales.

One notable bearer of the name was Sir Thomas Vason (1555-1622), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Southwark in the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name VASON was associated with several notable figures, including:

1. William Vason (1702-1786), a British architect known for his work on various churches and public buildings in London.
2. John Vason (1725-1792), an English painter and engraver who specialized in portraiture and landscape art.
3. Mary Vason (1740-1812), a prominent writer and poet from Yorkshire, England, whose works often explored themes of nature and spirituality.

As the name spread across the British Isles and beyond, it also acquired variations in spelling, such as "Vawson" and "Vawzun," reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences.

In the 19th century, the VASON surname was linked to several notable individuals, including:

1. George Vason (1809-1879), a British explorer and naturalist who conducted extensive research on flora and fauna in various parts of Africa and Asia.
2. Elizabeth Vason (1832-1911), a prominent activist and campaigner for women's rights and social reforms in Victorian-era England.

The surname VASON continues to be present in various parts of the world, carrying the rich history and cultural influences of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vason

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

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

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