The surname Vasta was first found in Velletri a town in the province of Rome Italy. It is the seat of the Bishop of Ostia. It is notable for its vineyards. The city dates back to the 4th century B.C. It is rich in art and other treasures. The Palazzo Ginetti is notable. The highest point is the municipal palace. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry.
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Early History of the Vasta family
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Vasta Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Vestri, Vestra, Vastri, Vastra, Vesta, Vasti and many more.
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Early Notables of the Vasta family
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Vasta migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Vasta Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Barbara Vasta, who settled in Baltimore in 1862
Giacomo Vasta, who settled in New York, NY in 1890
Contemporary Notables of the name Vasta (post 1700)
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Joe Vasta, All-American lacrosse player at the United States Air Force Academy from 1983 to 1986
Angelo Vasta QC (1941-2021), Australian jurist, Queen's Counsel and judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland (1984 to 1989)
Ross Xavier Vasta (b. 1966), Australian politician, Member of the Australian Parliament for Bonner (2010-)
Vasta R. Blackwood (b. 1962), British television and film actor
Vasta migration to the United States 
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