Explore the Family Name Vassilev
The meaning of Vassilev
Bulgarian: variant of Vasilev.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vassilev in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vassilev has seen a surge in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked 99,725th in 2000, it moved up significantly to claim the 77,522nd spot a decade later, marking an upward shift of 22.26%. The count of people with the Vassilev surname also demonstrated a notable increase, rising from 168 in 2000 to 247 in 2010, an elevation of 47.02%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Vassilev per 100,000 people increased by 33.33%, from 0.06 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,725 | #77,522 | 22.26% |
| Count | 168 | 247 | 47.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.08 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vassilev
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those bearing the surname Vassilev identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 96.43% of all Vassilevs and rose slightly to represent 99.60% in 2010, indicating a change of 3.29%. The other ethnic categories including Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no meaningful changes between 2000 and 2010, with percentages remaining at 0.00.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 99.6% | 3.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |