Explore the Family Name Vele
The meaning of Vele
1. Hispanic: unexplained. 2. Romanian: from the root of the Slavic adjective velik(i) ‘great’, used in personal names as a title denoting importance of the bearer. 3. Native American: unexplained. It is found among the Stockbridge-Munsee Community Band of Mohican Indians in WI.
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How common is the last name Vele in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vele has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 64,186th most common surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 58,876th spot, representing an 8.27% change in rank. The number of people with this surname also increased from 290 in 2000 to 344 in 2010, which is an 18.62% increase. This means that for every 100,000 people, there were approximately 0.11 people named Vele in 2000, and this proportion increased to 0.12 in 2010, marking a 9.09% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #58,876 | 8.27% |
| Count | 290 | 344 | 18.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vele
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the surname Vele identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased dramatically from 15.86% to 7.56%, while those identifying as Two or more races dropped to 0%. Conversely, the percentage identifying as White saw a modest increase from 23.10% to 25.87%. A significant rise was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, going from 45.52% in 2000 to 53.49% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as Black dropped to 0%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 11.03% to 11.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.52% | 53.49% | 17.51% |
| White | 23.1% | 25.87% | 11.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 11.03% | 11.34% | 2.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.86% | 7.56% | -52.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |