Explore the Family Name Vetere
The meaning of Vetere
Italian (southern): nickname from Latin vetus, veteris ‘old, aged’ or, in some instances, from a short form of a habitational name from Castelevetere (Avellino and Benevento province) or Santa Maria Capua Vetere (in Caserta province). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Alfonse, Carmine, Luigi, Nino, Salvator, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Vetere in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vetere has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vetere was ranked 30,023 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to rank 32,031, which represents a -6.69% change. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 737 in 2000 to 720 in 2010, marking a -2.31% change. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname Vetere per 100,000 decreased by -11.11% over the same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,023 | #32,031 | -6.69% |
| Count | 737 | 720 | -2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vetere
The census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vetere. Again, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, 97.15% of those with the surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.00% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.90% in 2000 to 3.75% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 95% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.75% | 97.37% |
| 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% |