Explore the Family Name Veras
The meaning of Veras
Spanish: apparently from veras, plural of vera ‘river bank’, presumably applied as a topographic name for a river bank dweller. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Luis, Rafael, Pedro, Juan, Altagracia, Ana, Juana, Manuel, Marina, Mercedes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Veras in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Veras has grown noticeably in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Veras was ranked 11,317th but climbed to a rank of 8,694th ten years later, marking a change of 23.18%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 2,562 in 2000 to 3,776 in 2010, experiencing a significant increase of 47.38%. The proportion of individuals named Veras per 100,000 people also rose from 0.95 to 1.28 during this decade, indicating a growth of 34.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,317 | #8,694 | 23.18% |
| Count | 2,562 | 3,776 | 47.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.95 | 1.28 | 34.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Veras
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Veras, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data, predominantly belongs to the Hispanic community. In 2000, 88.72% of individuals with the surname Veras identified as Hispanic, which slightly increased to 90.15% in 2010. Meanwhile, the White community accounted for 7.85% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 7.60% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities had relatively small percentages, all below 2%. Each of these groups experienced a decrease in their representation among individuals with the surname Veras between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw the most substantial decrease, from 1.13% to 0.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.72% | 90.15% | 1.61% |
| White | 7.85% | 7.6% | -3.18% |
| Black | 1.33% | 1.19% | -10.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0.66% | -15.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 0.24% | -78.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.2% | 0.16% | -20% |