Explore the Family Name Veltman
The meaning of Veltman
Dutch: variant of Veldman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Veltman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Veltman has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 30,003rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 30,701st spot, marking a decrease of 2.33%. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname Veltman increased from 738 in 2000 to 759 in 2010, indicating an overall growth of 2.85%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a marginal decline of 3.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,003 | #30,701 | -2.33% |
| Count | 738 | 759 | 2.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Veltman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Veltman surname identified as White, constituting 97.56% in 2000 and 95.26% in 2010. This is a small decrease of 2.36% over the decade. Those identifying as two or more races made up 1.22% in 2000, which grew to 1.32% in 2010, an increase of 8.20%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, this group constituted 1.98% of the Veltmans. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 95.26% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.32% | 8.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |