from the personal name Anastasia, feminine form
of Anastasio. Anastasia was a popular personal name in
medieval southern Europe because of the cult of a 4th-century saint
who was martyred at Sirmium in Dalmatia. She was widely venerated,
especially in the Eastern Church.in some instances, perhaps a
habitational name from the place name Santa Anastasìa, in Naples
province.
Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
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Historical Documents & Family Trees with Anastasia
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Anastasia census records
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