Explore the Family Name Vece
The meaning of Vece
Italian (southern): possibly from vece ‘change, mutation’ (from Latin vix, vicis, plural vices), or from a pet form of a personal name formed with this element. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dante, Nicola, Sal.
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How common is the last name Vece in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vece's popularity has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vece was ranked 65,862nd in terms of prevalence, however this ranking fell to 73,005th by 2010, marking a drop of approximately 10.85%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also fell from 281 in 2000 to 266 in 2010, indicating a decrease of about 5.34%. Consequently, the proportion of Veces per 100,000 people dropped by 10% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #73,005 | -10.85% |
| Count | 281 | 266 | -5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vece
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Vece identify as White. This category saw a small decrease from 96.44% in 2000 to 92.86% in 2010. There was also an emergence of diversity among Veces during this period, with the introduction of individuals identifying with two or more races (2.26%) and Hispanic ethnicity (3.38%). The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no individuals with the Vece surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 92.86% | -3.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.38% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |