Explore the Family Name Velo
The meaning of Velo
1. Galician and western Spanish: variant of Galician and Portuguese Belo ‘beautiful’. 2. Spanish: possibly also from a byname formed with velo ‘veil’. 3. Italian: habitational name from Velo d’Astico or Velo Veronese in Veneto. 4. Hungarian (Vélő): nickname for a thoughtful or intelligent person, from a derivative of vélni ‘to think’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Enrique, Jesus, Lino, Mario, Alvaro, Andres, Armando, Catalina, Consuelo, Fruto, Guadalupe. Italian Antonio, Heriberto, Primo.
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How common is the last name Velo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Velo' has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 36,917 in the United States, but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 32,676 - a positive change of approximately 11.49%. The count of individuals with the 'Velo' surname also increased over this period, from 570 in 2000 to 703 in 2010, a significant 23.33% rise. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people, the proportion with the 'Velo' surname increased by 14.29%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,917 | #32,676 | 11.49% |
| Count | 570 | 703 | 23.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.24 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Velo
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Velo', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identified as Hispanic, at 63.16% in 2000 and slightly less at 62.87% in 2010. The second largest group identified as white, however, this percentage dropped from 33.86% in 2000 to 31.44% in 2010. Notably, the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a substantial increase, rising from 2.46% in 2000 to 4.55% in 2010. The Black community also registered a slight presence in 2010, while no change was recorded for those identifying with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63.16% | 62.87% | -0.46% |
| White | 33.86% | 31.44% | -7.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.46% | 4.55% | 84.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |