Explore the Family Name Vasile
The meaning of Vasile
1. Italian (Sicily): from a Sicilian variant, under Greek influence, of the personal name Basile (see Basil). 2. Romanian: from the personal name Vasile, which is derived from Slavic forms (for some of them see Vasil 3) of Greek Basileios ‘royal’ (see Basil). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Carmelo, Carmine, Vito, Angelo, Benedetto, Francesca, Francesco, Gennaro, Giuseppe, Graziella, Leonardo.
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How common is the last name Vasile in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vasile has been growing in popularity in the U.S. In 2000, it ranked 24,306, but by 2010, its ranking had improved to 23,019, representing a change of 5.29 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 966 in 2000 to 1,110 in 2010, reflecting a 14.91 percent growth. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Vasile surname per 100k people rose by 5.56 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,306 | #23,019 | 5.29% |
| Count | 966 | 1,110 | 14.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.38 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vasile
The ethnicity associated with the surname Vasile also saw significant shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as White comprised the majority, although their proportion decreased slightly from 94.31 percent in 2000 to 92.16 percent in 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Hispanic underwent a significant increase of 89.33 percent, rising from 3.00 percent in 2000 to 5.68 percent in 2010. The proportion of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a modest rise, increasing by 16.13 percent. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as two or more ethnicities fell by 36.04 percent. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.31% | 92.16% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 5.68% | 89.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 1.26% | -36.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.72% | 16.13% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |