Explore the Family Name Vassos
The meaning of Vassos
Greek: from Vasos, a pet form of the personal name Vasilis (see Basil). Some characteristic forenames: Greek Dimitrios, Konstantinos, Vasiliki.
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How common is the last name Vassos in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vassos has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 77,222nd in 2000, it slipped to 83,541st by 2010, marking an 8.18% drop in rank. In terms of actual count, the number of people with this surname also decreased by 2.6%, from 231 in 2000 to 225 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Vassos per 100,000 people also fell from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, indicating a decline of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #83,541 | -8.18% |
| Count | 231 | 225 | -2.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vassos
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Vassos, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, accounting for 89.18% in 2000 and 88% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 1.32%. Individuals identifying as of two or more races represented 4.33% in 2000 but this fraction dropped to zero by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, from 5.19% in 2000 to 11.11% in 2010, which means more than doubling. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.18% | 88% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 5.19% | 11.11% | 114.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.33% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |