Explore the Family Name Vetor
The meaning of Vetor
Americanized form of Luxembourgish and German Wietor, itself a rare variant of Vietor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vetor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vetor has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname jumped from 70,679 to 63,873, marking an increase of approximately 9.63%. Similarly, the overall count of people with the Vetor surname escalated from 258 to 312 during this time, representing a 20.93% growth. This indicates that for every 100,000 people, around 0.1 in 2000 and 0.11 in 2010 bore the surname Vetor, suggesting an increase of approximately 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #63,873 | 9.63% |
| Count | 258 | 312 | 20.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vetor
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes in the ethnic identities associated with the Vetor surname between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of those identifying as White increased from 93.80% to 96.15%, reflecting a change of 2.51%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also rose from 3.10% to 3.85%, marking a 24.19% increase. However, those claiming two or more races dropped entirely from 2.71% to zero. There is no reported change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities attached to the Vetor surname over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.8% | 96.15% | 2.51% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 3.85% | 24.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |