Explore the Family Name Velaquez
The meaning of Velaquez
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Velázquez (see Velazquez).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Velaquez in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, the surname Velazquez significantly rose in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,657th most popular, but by 2010 it had jumped up to the 29,019th spot, marking a substantial increase of 30.34%. The number of individuals with the Velazquez surname also grew during this time period. In 2000, there were 492 people with this last name, but by 2010 that count had risen to 818, indicating a growth rate of 66.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #29,019 | 30.34% |
| Count | 492 | 818 | 66.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.28 | 55.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Velaquez
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Velazquez, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we find that the vast majority identified as Hispanic. In 2000, 94.31% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, and that proportion slightly increased to 95.35% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 4.07% in 2000 to 2.93% in 2010. There was no significant evidence of Velazquez being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in 2000. However, by 2010, the data showed some association with Asian/Pacific Islander (0.61%) and Black (0.98%) ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.31% | 95.35% | 1.1% |
| White | 4.07% | 2.93% | -28.01% |
| Black | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |