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

Vastine, 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 Vastine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vastine in America

Vastine is the 44423rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vastine surname appeared 484 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 Vastine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vastine 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 Vastine

The surname VASTINE is believed to have originated in France, likely in the region of Normandy during the early medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "vasti," meaning "wild" or "uncultivated," which could suggest that the name was initially given to someone who lived in a remote or isolated area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VASTINE can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Aubin d'Angers, a collection of medieval manuscripts from the 11th century. This document mentions a certain "Robertus Vastine," who was likely a landowner or nobleman in the region.

In the 13th century, a knight named Renaud VASTINE fought alongside King Louis IX of France during the Seventh Crusade. His name appears in several chronicles and historical accounts of the time, indicating that the VASTINE family held a certain level of nobility and military prominence.

During the 14th century, a branch of the VASTINE family settled in the village of Vastinel, located in the region of Picardy, northern France. It is possible that the name VASTINE evolved from this place name, as it was common for surnames to be derived from the names of towns or villages where families originated.

In the late 15th century, a French explorer named Jacques VASTINE is believed to have accompanied Jacques Cartier on his expeditions to the New World. While historical records are scarce, some accounts suggest that VASTINE may have played a role in the early exploration and settlement of parts of what is now eastern Canada.

Another notable figure with the surname VASTINE was Jean-Baptiste VASTINE, a French painter and engraver who lived from 1638 to 1718. He was known for his religious works and contributed to the decoration of several churches in Paris and the surrounding regions.

Over the centuries, the VASTINE surname has spread beyond France, with branches of the family settling in various parts of Europe and even North America. However, its origins can be traced back to the rugged landscapes of medieval Normandy and the pioneering spirit of those who bore this name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vastine

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

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

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