Explore the Family Name Velastegui
The meaning of Velastegui
Basque (Castilianized as Velástegui): variant or altered form of Verástegui (see Verastegui).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Velastegui in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Velastegui has shown a considerable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it has moved from 64,385th in 2000 to 51,281st in 2010, indicating a rise of about 20.35%. The count of people carrying this surname also rose from 289 to 406, a significant growth of 40.48%. The proportion of people per 100k with this surname rose by 27.27%, increasing from 0.11 to 0.14 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #51,281 | 20.35% |
| Count | 289 | 406 | 40.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.14 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Velastegui
On the matter of ethnicity, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the surname Velastegui identify as Hispanic. This demographic represented 92.04% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 91.63% in 2010, a minimal change of -0.45%. There was a small increase in those identifying as White, going from 7.27% in 2000 to 8.13% in 2010, marking an 11.83% rise. No changes were observed among other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, these remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.04% | 91.63% | -0.45% |
| White | 7.27% | 8.13% | 11.83% |
| 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% |