2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vasut
A surname potentially derived from a Hungarian place name or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Vasut. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vasut 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Vasut in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vasut, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vasut
The surname "VASUT" is believed to have originated in Hungary during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Hungarian word "vas," meaning iron, and "ut," meaning road or path. This suggests that the name may have referred to an ironsmith or someone who lived near an iron foundry or on a road used for transporting iron.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "VASUT" can be found in a 14th-century census record from the town of Eger, located in northern Hungary. The record lists a blacksmith named Janos Vasut, who was likely named after his profession or the location of his workshop.
In the 15th century, the name appeared in a land ownership document from the village of Vasutfalva, which translates to "Vasut Village." This suggests that the name may have also been used as a toponymic surname, referring to the place of origin or residence of the family.
During the 16th century, a Hungarian nobleman named Istvan Vasut (1520-1587) was mentioned in several historical accounts for his role in the Hungarian Reformation. He was a prominent supporter of the Protestant movement and provided shelter to several reformist preachers in his estate.
Another notable individual with the surname "VASUT" was Janos Vasut (1678-1741), a military engineer who served in the Habsburg army during the Great Turkish War. He was responsible for designing and constructing several fortifications along the border with the Ottoman Empire.
In the 18th century, a renowned painter named Mihaly Vasut (1725-1792) gained recognition for his religious artwork, which adorned several churches and monasteries throughout Hungary and neighboring regions.
Other historical figures with the surname "VASUT" include Katalin Vasut (1845-1912), a prominent women's rights activist and author, and Lajos Vasut (1887-1964), a celebrated architect who designed several iconic buildings in Budapest and other cities in Hungary.
The surname "VASUT" has also been associated with various place names throughout Hungary, such as Vasutfalva (mentioned earlier), Vasutmenti (meaning "beside the railway"), and Vasutremete (meaning "railway hermit").
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vasut
Among Census respondents with the surname Vasut, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Vasut 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 Vasut surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.2% · 107
- Two or more races5.0% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vasut
Vasut 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,418 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+7 bearers (+6.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,152 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 9,418 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.2%) | Up 4,152 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 Vasut 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 | #146,201 | #142,049 | 2.8% |
| Count | 113 | 120 | 6.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vasut bearers went from 113 to 120 (+6.2% change). The surname moved up 4,152 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #142,049.
FAQ
Vasut surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vasut?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Vasut. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Vasut?
Vasut ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Vasut. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Vasut.
Has Vasut become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vasut went from 113 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 7 (+6.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #146,201 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Vasut?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vasut, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (4.2%). 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 Vasut in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.2% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vasut appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.2%), Two or More Races (5.0%), Hispanic (4.2%). 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 Vasut (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 Vasut mean?
A surname potentially derived from a Hungarian place name or occupation. 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 Vasut (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 common is the surname Vasut?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Vasut on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.