Explore the Family Name Vasser
The meaning of Vasser
Altered form of French Levasseur or Vasseur.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vasser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vasser has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Vasser surname ranked 16,655th in popularity and increased to 15,712th in 2010, marking a 5.66% change. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,583 in 2000 to 1,856 in 2010, demonstrating an increase of 17.25%. The proportion of people with the Vasser surname per 100,000 individuals also experienced a growth of 6.78%, moving from 0.59 in 2000 to 0.63 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,655 | #15,712 | 5.66% |
| Count | 1,583 | 1,856 | 17.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.63 | 6.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vasser
The ethnic identity associated with the Vasser surname varied between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest representation in both years was Black ethnicity, although it decreased by 6.51%, from 57.17% in 2000 to 53.45% in 2010. White ethnicity saw a small increase of 6.74%, going from 38.41% to 41.00%. People identifying as having two or more races went up by 33.20%, from 2.59% to 3.45%. Hispanic representation also grew considerably, by 114.77%, from 0.88% to 1.89%. On the other hand, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.17% | 53.45% | -6.51% |
| White | 38.41% | 41% | 6.74% |
| Two or More Races | 2.59% | 3.45% | 33.2% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.89% | 114.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |