Explore the Family Name Vesey
The meaning of Vesey
English (London): variant of Veazey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vesey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vesey has seen a slight shift in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, this surname was the 20,219th most common name in the United States and by 2010, it had moved slightly to 20,434th place, marking a decrease of 1.06%. However, the number of people carrying the Vesey surname increased from 1,225 to 1,300, reflecting a growth rate of 6.12% over ten years. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people in the population also decreased slightly from 0.45 to 0.44, a change of -2.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,219 | #20,434 | -1.06% |
| Count | 1,225 | 1,300 | 6.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.44 | -2.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vesey
Looking at the ethnic identity of those with the Vesey surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there is a diverse range of backgrounds. The majority identified as White, making up 83.59% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 83.69% in 2010. Those who associated themselves with two or more races increased by 13.11%, from 1.22% to 1.38%. A significant increase was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.9% to 1.54%, an increase of 71.11%. While Black representation decreased from 12.90% to 11.85%, and those of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native origins saw minor increases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.59% | 83.69% | 0.12% |
| Black | 12.9% | 11.85% | -8.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.54% | 71.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.38% | 13.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 1.08% | 10.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.46% | 12.2% |