Find out how popular the last name Veasey is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Veasey.

Veasey, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Veasey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veasey in America

Veasey is the 15090th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veasey surname appeared 1,955 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Veasey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Veasey to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Veasey

The surname Veasey originates from England and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "fæs" meaning border or edge, and "ey" meaning island or dry land. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived on the border or edge of an island or dry land area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where it is spelled "Veysy". This entry suggests that the name may have originated in the county of Bedfordshire or surrounding areas.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms, such as "Veysy", "Veysei", and "Veysey" in records from counties like Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire. This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of England during this period.

One notable historical figure with the surname Veasey was John Veysey (c. 1470-1554), who served as the Bishop of Exeter from 1519 to 1551. He played a significant role in the English Reformation and was a supporter of the dissolution of monasteries under King Henry VIII.

Another prominent individual was Sir Robert Veysy (c. 1550-1604), who was an English politician and Member of Parliament for Bridgwater in the late 16th century. He was also a member of the prestigious Order of the Bath.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various parish records and documents, often associated with place names like Veysey's Green in Buckinghamshire and Veasey's Farm in Warwickshire. These place names suggest that the surname had become established in certain areas by this time.

One notable figure from this period was Edward Veysey (1619-1668), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works, including a commentary on the Book of Revelation.

In the 18th century, the surname Veasey continued to be present in various records, including those of Samuel Veasey (1718-1789), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Bedfordshire who funded the construction of several schools and churches in the area.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Veasey spread across England and eventually to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, where it can be found today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veasey

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Veasey.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Veasey was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Veasey has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Veasey was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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