Explore the Family Name Veitenheimer
The meaning of Veitenheimer
German: habitational name for someone from a lost or unidentified placename, perhaps Feitenheim in Baden.
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How common is the last name Veitenheimer in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Veitenheimer has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,985th most common surname in the United States, with an estimated 328 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, its rank had risen to 57,234 and the count increased to 356 individuals, marking an increase of 1.3% and 8.54% respectively. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #57,234 | 1.3% |
| Count | 328 | 356 | 8.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Veitenheimer
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Veitenheimer, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 91.77% to 90.45%. The proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also slightly decreased from 3.96% to 3.93%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or Black in 2000, by 2010, 3.37% of Veitenheimers identified as Hispanic. There were still no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased significantly from 2.74% to 1.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.77% | 90.45% | -1.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.96% | 3.93% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.37% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.74% | 1.97% | -28.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |