Explore the Family Name Velten
The meaning of Velten
1. Dutch and German: from a vernacular form of the personal name Valentin (see Valentine). Compare Felten. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads, mainly in Hedmark, named with velte ‘log pile’.
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How common is the last name Velten in the United States?
The surname Velten saw a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 39,678th most popular surname in the United States, decreasing to the 45,886th spot by 2010. This signified a drop of 15.65%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also fell from 521 in 2000 to 465 in 2010, marking a decrease of 10.75%. The proportion per 100,000 people in the population also dropped by 15.79%, from 0.19 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #45,886 | -15.65% |
| Count | 521 | 465 | -10.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Velten
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Velten surname based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although its percentage decreased slightly from 94.24% in 2000 to 92.69% in 2010. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 3.65% to 3.66%. Meanwhile, there were new registrations under Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories in 2010, which were absent in the 2000 Census. There were no recorded instances of the name among the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.24% | 92.69% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 3.65% | 3.66% | 0.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |