Explore the Family Name Vasa
The meaning of Vasa
1. Indian (Gujarat): Vania and Jain name of unexplained etymology. 2. Czech (Váša): from a short form of the personal name Václav (see Vaclav). 3. Albanian: from the personal name Vasë (definite form Vasa), a short form of Vasil. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Dhirendra, Jiten, Kamlesh, Kiran, Kusum, Mukund, Nimish, Nirmala, Paresh, Purnima, Raj, Shaila.
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How common is the last name Vasa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Vasa' has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 50,468 and by 2010, it had climbed to position 44,356, reflecting a 12.11% increase in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 389 to 485, indicating a significant growth rate of 24.68%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also expanded from 0.14 to 0.16, marking an increase of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #44,356 | 12.11% |
| Count | 389 | 485 | 24.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vasa
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Vasa' also underwent shifts over the same decade, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnicity identified with this surname in both years was White, accounting for 56.04% in 2000 and 48.87% in 2010, showing a decrease of 12.79%. However, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a notable increase of 20.58%, moving from 35.22% to 42.47%. The proportion of those with Hispanic ethnicity slightly rose by 3.15%, from 5.40% to 5.57%. Conversely, those reporting two or more races decreased from 3.34% to 2.89%. Notably, there were no individuals with the surname 'Vasa' identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.04% | 48.87% | -12.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 35.22% | 42.47% | 20.58% |
| Hispanic | 5.4% | 5.57% | 3.15% |
| Two or More Races | 3.34% | 2.89% | -13.47% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |