Explore the Family Name Veasley
The meaning of Veasley
Probably an altered form of English Beasley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Veasley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Veasley has seen a notable increase over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 22,185th in popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 20,553rd spot, reflecting an improvement of 7.36%. The count of people with this surname also expanded from 1,086 in 2000 to 1,290 in 2010, demonstrating a significant growth of 18.78%. For every 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals named Veasley increased by 10%, from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.44 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,185 | #20,553 | 7.36% |
| Count | 1,086 | 1,290 | 18.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.44 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Veasley
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Veasley surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remained those who identify as Black, although their percentage dropped slightly from 92.45% in 2000 to 90.16% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native communities in either year. The proportion identifying as White decreased by 11.07%, from 5.06% in 2000 to 4.50% in 2010. Meanwhile, those claiming two or more races under this surname saw a substantial increase of 85.33%, from 1.84% in 2000 to 3.41% in 2010. Additionally, the Hispanic community started to register the surname Veasley in 2010, with a 1.47% share.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 92.45% | 90.16% | -2.48% |
| White | 5.06% | 4.5% | -11.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 3.41% | 85.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |