Explore the Family Name Vadas
The meaning of Vadas
1. Hungarian: from vad ‘wild’, hence a nickname for an unsophisticated person, or someone with crazy ideas. 2. Americanized form of Hungarian and Jewish (from Hungary) Vadász ‘hunter’ (see Vadasz). 3. Czech and Slovak (also Vadás); Croatian: occupational name from Hungarian vadász ‘hunter’ (see Vadasz). 4. Czech and Slovak (also Vadás): perhaps also from a pet form of the personal name Vadislav, an old altered form of Vladislav, which is based on the element vlad ‘to rule’ (from Old Slavic vlasti, later vladati). Compare Wadas. 5. Jewish (from Hungary): adoption of the name in 1 above either as a Hungarian calque of the formerly used German-based surname, or because the Hungarian surname (or word) has some sounds in common with the original surname.
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How common is the last name Vadas in the United States?
The surname Vadas has seen a slight rise in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 55,237th most common surname and by 2010, it moved up to 54,752nd place, representing an increase of 0.88%. The number of individuals with the surname Vadas also increased from 348 to 376 during that decade, marking an increase of 8.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #54,752 | 0.88% |
| Count | 348 | 376 | 8.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vadas
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides interesting insights about those with the surname Vadas. Predominantly, individuals bearing this surname identified as White, accounting for 97.13% in 2000 and 95.48% in 2010. However, there seems to be a gradual diversification in the ethnic identity associated with the name. In 2010, 2.13% identified as belonging to two or more races, while another 2.13% identified as Hispanic. This represents a change from 2000 when these categories were not represented in the data. No individuals with the surname Vadas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 95.48% | -1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |