Explore the Family Name Vasey
The meaning of Vasey
English (Durham and North Yorkshire): variant of Veazey.
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How common is the last name Vasey in the United States?
The surname Vasey, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,949th and then dropped to 24,747th in 2010, a change of -7.83 percent. The number of individuals carrying this surname also decreased by -3.27 percent, moving from 1,041 individuals in 2000 to 1,007 in 2010. This resulted in a decrease in proportion per 100,000 people, going from 0.39 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,949 | #24,747 | -7.83% |
| Count | 1,041 | 1,007 | -3.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.34 | -12.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vasey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows quite a diverse array for the surname Vasey. The predominant ethnic identity associated with this surname is White, making up 94.14 percent in 2010, down from 96.64 percent in 2000. There were increases among other ethnicities as well. Those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.15 percent in 2000 to 2.58 percent in 2010, an impressive growth of 124.35 percent. Similarly, those identifying as Black increased from 1.15 percent in 2000 to 1.49 percent in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races slightly increased from 0.77 to 0.79 percent. However, there was no data available for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 94.14% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.58% | 124.35% |
| Black | 1.15% | 1.49% | 29.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 0.79% | 2.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |