Explore the Family Name Velasques
The meaning of Velasques
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 Velasques in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Velasques has experienced a significant increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Velasques ranked 29,421st in terms of popularity, while by 2010 it had risen to rank 23,333rd - an improvement of over 20%. The actual count of people bearing this surname also grew from 757 in 2000 to 1091 in 2010 – a notable increase of 44%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k of the population also increased by over 32% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,421 | #23,333 | 20.69% |
| Count | 757 | 1,091 | 44.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.37 | 32.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Velasques
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Velasques. Over 93% of people with this surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. The small decrease of 0.12% between these years is negligible. The next largest group, accounting for approximately 2.8% of individuals with the surname, identified as White. This group saw a minor increase of 2.53% over the decade. Black individuals make up around 2.4% of those with the Velasques surname, with this group experiencing a significant increase of over 20% between 2000 and 2010. Meanwhile, a very small percentage of those with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, with this group seeing an increase of just over 10% over the same period. No one with the surname Velasques identified as having two or more races or being of American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.79% | 93.68% | -0.12% |
| White | 2.77% | 2.84% | 2.53% |
| Black | 1.98% | 2.38% | 20.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0.73% | 10.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |