Explore the Family Name Veasey
The meaning of Veasey
English (Leicestershire and Warwickshire): variant of Veazey.
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How common is the last name Veasey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Veasey saw a slight growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,299 in popularity among all surnames with 1,763 individuals carrying this name. This accounted for approximately 0.65 individuals per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 15,090 with an increase in count to 1,955 signifying an approximately 10.89% increase. The proportion per 100,000 also showed a minor increase to 0.66.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,299 | #15,090 | 1.37% |
| Count | 1,763 | 1,955 | 10.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.66 | 1.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Veasey
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the surname Veasey is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, accounting for 63.84% in 2010, down by 3.72% from 2000. During the same period, the occurrence of the surname within the Black community remained fairly steady, showing a minor increase of 0.44% to reach 29.97%. Hispanic bearers of the surname experienced the most significant growth with an increase of 76%, albeit still only representing 2.20% overall. The percentage of Veaseys identifying as two or more races also increased from 2.16% to 2.92%. Notably, Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were not represented in 2000 but emerged with a small percentage in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.31% | 63.84% | -3.72% |
| Black | 29.84% | 29.97% | 0.44% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 2.92% | 35.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.2% | 76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |