Explore the Family Name Velandia
The meaning of Velandia
Basque: Castilianized form of Belandia, a habitational name from Belandia in Biscay (Basque Country, Spain), probably named from bel(h)aun ‘knee’ in a topographic sense, such as ‘crossing’.
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How common is the last name Velandia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Velandia has seen significant growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 81,414th in popularity, but by 2010, its ranking had improved to 57,516th - a change of nearly 30%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 216 in 2000 to 354 in 2010, representing a growth rate of approximately 64%. The proportion of people with the surname Velandia per 100,000 individuals in the U.S. population also increased by 50%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #57,516 | 29.35% |
| Count | 216 | 354 | 63.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.12 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Velandia
When considering ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see a dominance of Hispanic identity among those carrying the Velandia surname. In 2000, about 88.89% identified as Hispanic, and this figure increased to 93.79% by 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 9.72% in 2000 to 5.93% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals bearing the Velandia surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.89% | 93.79% | 5.51% |
| White | 9.72% | 5.93% | -38.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |