Explore the Family Name Velotta
The meaning of Velotta
Italian: possibly a variant of Belotta, which would be from the feminine form of Belotto, from a pet form of Bello, or from a shortened pet form of the Biblical name Abele (see Abel). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Lucio, Nunzio, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Velotta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Velotta saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Velotta ranked as the 46,523rd most common surname and slipped marginally to 46,647th place in 2010, marking a 0.27 percent decrease in rank. However, the actual count of people with the surname Velotta increased by 5.8 percent over this same period, growing from 431 in 2000 to 456 in 2010. This increase is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which decreased by 6.25 percent from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #46,647 | -0.27% |
| Count | 431 | 456 | 5.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Velotta
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Velotta also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 93.27 percent in 2000 to 90.35 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 78.17 percent during this period, rising from 3.94 percent to 7.02 percent. Representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander community also decreased, falling by 4.94 percent from 1.62 percent in 2000 to 1.54 percent in 2010. There were no reported changes among those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.27% | 90.35% | -3.13% |
| Hispanic | 3.94% | 7.02% | 78.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 1.54% | -4.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |