Explore the Family Name Vaske

The meaning of Vaske

North German: from a short form of the medieval personal name Servatius, a Christian saint’s name.

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How common is the last name Vaske in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vaske has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Vaske was ranked as the 33,292nd most common surname and by 2010, it had moved up to the 28,883rd spot, reflecting a 13.24% increase in rank. The number of occurrences of the Vaske name also increased during this period, with a count of 647 individuals in 2000 that rose to 823 by 2010, marking a 27.2% increment. Also, for every 100,000 people in the US, the proportion named Vaske grew by 16.67%.

20002010Change
Rank#33,292#28,88313.24%
Count64782327.2%
Proportion per 100k0.240.2816.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vaske

When it comes to ethnicity, data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Vaske surname identify as White. This demographic made up 98.45% of Vaskes in 2000, although this figure slightly decreased to 97.45% by 2010. There was a modest increase within the Hispanic community who carry the Vaske surname, from 1.39% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 48.92%. No significant changes were observed in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with their representation among Vaskes remaining essentially static throughout the decade.

20002010Change
White98.45%97.45%-1.02%
Hispanic1.39%2.07%48.92%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%