Explore the Family Name Veira
The meaning of Veira
Galician: topographic name from beira ‘shore, bank’ or a habitational name from one of the places in Galicia (Spain) called Veira or Beira (do Rio), named with this word.
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How common is the last name Veira in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Veira has been growing in popularity since 2000. In 2000, it was ranked 68,973rd most common surname and by 2010, it had jumped to the 58,876th position, which is an improvement of 14.64 percent. The count of individuals with the Veira surname also showed an increase from 266 in 2000 to 344 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 29.32 percent. Additionally, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people increased by 20% from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #58,876 | 14.64% |
| Count | 266 | 344 | 29.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Veira
Concerning ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. The number of individuals with the Veira surname who identify as having two or more ethnicities decreased by 60 percent, while those identifying as White also decreased by 29.33 percent. On the other hand, the percentage of Hispanic individuals increased by 42.88 percent and the Black community saw a growth of 12.69 percent. However, there were no records of individuals with the Veira surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 39.47% | 44.48% | 12.69% |
| Hispanic | 22.18% | 31.69% | 42.88% |
| White | 26.32% | 18.6% | -29.33% |
| Two or More Races | 10.9% | 4.36% | -60% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |