Explore the Family Name Velte
The meaning of Velte
German: variant of Velten.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Velte in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Velte" has changed slightly as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 53,782 and it slipped to 54,055 in 2010, indicating a minimal decrease of 0.51%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 360 in 2000 to 382 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 6.11%. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.13 across both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #54,055 | -0.51% |
| Count | 360 | 382 | 6.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Velte
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnic identity, there have been some shifts for the surname Velte between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased from 1.67% to 0%, while the percentage of those who identify with two or more races increased to 2.88% from 0% in 2000. The majority of individuals with the Velte surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 96.11% in 2000 to 94.50% in 2010. The Hispanic population also saw an increase, moving from 0% to 1.31%. There were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals recorded under this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 94.5% | -1.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.88% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |