Explore the Family Name Veilleux
The meaning of Veilleux
1. French Canadian: altered form of French Vérieu, a very rare surname which is most likely a variant of Verrier ‘glassblower’. Compare Vayo 1 and Vigue 1. 2. French: occupational name for a watchman, from Old French veille ‘watch, guard’ (from Latin vigilia ‘watch, wakefulness’). Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Marcel, Andre, Gilles, Jacques, Laurent, Lucien, Normand, Pierre, Rosaire, Cecile, Donat.
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How common is the last name Veilleux in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Veilleux has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Veilleux was ranked 12,175th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it dropped to the 12,692nd spot, indicating a -4.25% change. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 2,346 in 2000 to 2,433 in 2010, a positive 3.71% growth. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100k people dropped from 0.87 to 0.82, marking a -5.75% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,175 | #12,692 | -4.25% |
| Count | 2,346 | 2,433 | 3.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.82 | -5.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Veilleux
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals carrying the Veilleux surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a majority identifying as white, although the percentage has slightly decreased from 96.89% in 2000 to 95.73% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among Veilleux's has seen a significant increase, growing from 1.15% to 2.14%. Similarly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander have also grown from 0.47% to 0.82%. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a slight decline from 1.11% to 1.07%. For both years surveyed, there were no individuals with the Veilleux surname who identified as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 95.73% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.14% | 86.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.07% | -3.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.82% | 74.47% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |