Explore the Family Name Veatch
The meaning of Veatch
Scottish: variant of Veitch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Veatch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Veatch has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 13,440 and dropped to 14,191 in 2010, marking a change of -5.59%. The count of individuals with this surname increased slightly within this timeframe, rising from 2,077 to 2,116, which is a 1.88% growth. However, the proportion of individuals named Veatch per 100,000 people reduced by -6.49%, going from 0.77 to 0.72.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,440 | #14,191 | -5.59% |
| Count | 2,077 | 2,116 | 1.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.72 | -6.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Veatch
When discussing ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census demonstrates some shifts in ethnic identity among those bearing the surname Veatch between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnicity group, White, decreased slightly from 96.58% to 94.99%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 49.23%, moving from 1.30% to 1.94%. There was no data available for Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, but by 2010, both groups made up 0.43% of Veatches. The category of two or more races also grew by 32.00%, rising from 1.25% to 1.65%. Lastly, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 18.75%, going from 0.48% to 0.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 94.99% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.94% | 49.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.65% | 32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.57% | 18.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |