Explore the Family Name Veals
The meaning of Veals
English: apparently a variant of Veal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Veals in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Veals has experienced a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 33,933, but by 2010 it had moved up to 32,710, marking a 3.6% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an uptick during this decade, going from 633 in 2000 to 702 in 2010, a growth of 10.9%. The proportion of people named Veals per 100,000 people similarly increased by 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #32,710 | 3.6% |
| Count | 633 | 702 | 10.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Veals
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Veals identified as Black, making up 74.88% of the group in 2000 and 73.50% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 1.84%. Those identifying as White constituted the second largest group, accounting for 22.75% in 2000 and shrinking slightly to 22.51% in 2010. There was notable growth in the percentage of individuals identifying as having two or more races or as Hispanic. These groups both grew from 0.95% in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010, a significant change of 80%. Meanwhile, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.88% | 73.5% | -1.84% |
| White | 22.75% | 22.51% | -1.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.71% | 80% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.71% | 80% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |