Explore the Family Name Veith
The meaning of Veith
German: variant of Veit. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Gerhard, Hedwig, Franz, Hans, Helmut, Inge, Kurt, Rainer, Ulrich, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Veith in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Veith saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Veith ranked as the 13,806th most common surname but dropped to the 14,096th place by 2010, a change of -2.1%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 2010 to 2132, an increase of about 6.07%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease from 0.75 to 0.72, a drop of -4.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,806 | #14,096 | -2.1% |
| Count | 2,010 | 2,132 | 6.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.72 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Veith
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the Veith surname, it's notable that the majority of individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. However, the percentage did decrease slightly from 96.67% to 94.09% over the decade. There was also a significant increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic, with the percentages rising from 0.35% to 0.61% and 1.74% to 3.05%, respectively. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities also rose substantially, from 0.70% to 1.78%. Data for Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native identities in 2010 were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 94.09% | -2.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 3.05% | 75.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 1.78% | 154.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.61% | 74.29% |
| Black | 0.25% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0% | 0% |