Explore the Family Name Vejar
The meaning of Vejar
Spanish: either a variant of Béjar (see Bejar) or perhaps a variant of Véjer, a habitational name from a place called Véjer, in Cádiz province. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Mario, Carlos, Jesus, Jose, Alfredo, Apolonio, Armando, Bernardo, Cristina, Edelmira, Eduardo.
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How common is the last name Vejar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vejar has seen an increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,078th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 18,098th spot—an 18.03% improvement. The total count of individuals bearing this name also increased from 1,093 in 2000 to 1,539 in 2010, marking a significant 40.81% growth. Consequently, the proportion of people with the name per 100,000 also rose by 26.83%, going from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.52 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,078 | #18,098 | 18.03% |
| Count | 1,093 | 1,539 | 40.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.52 | 26.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vejar
The Vejar surname's ethnic identity distribution also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While no persons of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native background bore the name in 2000, by 2010, these groups respectively constituted 0.78% and 0.32% of Vejars. Despite a slight decrease in the percentage of white individuals with this surname (from 9.79% in 2000 to 7.80% in 2010), Hispanics remained the predominant ethnicity among Vejars, increasing slightly from 89.57% in 2000 to 90.90% in 2010. Black individuals and those identifying with two or more races, however, did not feature in the Vejar demographic during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.57% | 90.9% | 1.48% |
| White | 9.79% | 7.8% | -20.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |