Explore the Family Name Veles
The meaning of Veles
1. Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Spanish Vélez (see Velez). 2. Slovak: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Veles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Veles has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Veles ranked 52,174 in popularity with 374 people carrying this surname, equating to approximately 0.14 per 100k population. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 64,559, and the count decreased to 308, representing 0.1 per 100k population. This signifies a 23.74% decrease in rank and a 17.65% reduction in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #64,559 | -23.74% |
| Count | 374 | 308 | -17.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Veles
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in the distribution amongst those with the Veles surname between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic community remained dominant at 86.04% in 2010, down slightly from 90.64% in 2000. At the same time, there was significant growth in the White and Asian/Pacific Islander communities holding the Veles surname, increasing by 27.76% and 61.83% respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races also grew slightly from 1.87% to 1.95%. There was no change in the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, with both remaining at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.64% | 86.04% | -5.08% |
| White | 5.08% | 6.49% | 27.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.41% | 3.9% | 61.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 1.95% | 4.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |