Explore the Family Name Veselka
The meaning of Veselka
Czech: 1. nickname for a cheerful person, from a noun derivative of veselý ‘cheerful’ (see Vesely). 2. from veselka ‘marriage’, an ironic nickname for someone who wanted to marry but could not find a bride.
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How common is the last name Veselka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Veselka has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname rose from 44,821st place in 2000 to 44,034th place in 2010, marking a change of 1.76%. In terms of count, there were 451 individuals with the Veselka surname in 2000, which grew to 489 by 2010, indicating an increase of 8.43%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.17 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #44,034 | 1.76% |
| Count | 451 | 489 | 8.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Veselka
In regard to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Veselka surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.67% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 97.14% in 2010. There was a noticeable change in the Hispanic percentage, which went from 0% in 2000 to 2.45% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all maintained a 0% identification rate for both census years. The category of "Two or more races" also remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.67% | 97.14% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |