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

Vassor, 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 Vassor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vassor in America

Vassor is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vassor surname appeared 269 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 Vassor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vassor 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 Vassor

The surname Vassor is of French origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "vassor," meaning a feudal tenant or landholder who held land from a lord or nobleman.

The earliest known record of the name Vassor can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions several individuals bearing the name, indicating its presence in various parts of England during the Norman conquest.

In the 12th century, the name Vassor appeared in various French and English records, often associated with noble families or landowners. One notable bearer of the name was Robert Vassor, a prominent landowner in Normandy, who lived during the reign of King Henry II (1154-1189).

As the surname spread across Europe, it underwent variations in spelling, including Vassar, Vasseur, and Vassour. These changes were likely influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in documentation.

The name Vassor also found its way into place names, such as Vassourix, a village in the Meuse department of northeastern France. This connection suggests that some Vassors may have been influential landholders in the area, lending their name to the locality.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Vassor. These include:

1. Jean Vassor (1560-1630), a French historian and writer known for his works on the history of Normandy.
2. Michel Vassor (1570-1640), a French Jesuit theologian and educator who served as the rector of the University of Paris.
3. Pierre Vassor (1618-1673), a French clergyman and historian who authored a significant work on the history of the French monarchy.
4. Samuel Vassor (1635-1696), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the rector of Merton College, Oxford.
5. Marie-Françoise Vassor (1749-1828), a French writer and salonnière who hosted a prominent literary salon in Paris during the Enlightenment era.

While the surname Vassor may have evolved and branched out over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the feudal system of medieval Europe, where its bearers were likely landholders or tenants of noble estates.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vassor

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

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

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