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

Veasy, 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 Veasy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veasy in America

Veasy is the 54637th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veasy surname appeared 377 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Veasy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Veasy 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 Veasy

The surname VEASY is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, derived from the Old English word "fæsi," meaning "one who dwells by the marsh or fenny land." This name likely emerged as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a marshy area or a place known for its wetlands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Fesie" in reference to a landowner in the county of Norfolk. This entry suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by the late 11th century.

During the 13th century, the name began to evolve into various spellings such as "Vesey," "Veysey," and "Veasey," reflecting the changing pronunciation and orthography of the time. These variations can be found in various historical records, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273 and the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1334.

One notable individual bearing this surname was John Veasy (c. 1450-1521), a renowned English clergyman and scholar who served as the Bishop of Exeter from 1508 until his death. His legacy includes the establishment of several educational institutions in Devon and the publication of theological works.

Another prominent figure was William Veasy (1592-1673), a British merchant and adventurer who played a significant role in the early colonial efforts of the Virginia Company. He was among the first settlers in the Jamestown Colony and contributed to the establishment of trade relations with the Native American tribes.

In the 18th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of John Veasy (1715-1784), a celebrated English architect known for his work on several churches and country estates. His designs showcased a blend of Baroque and Palladian styles, influencing the architectural landscape of his time.

The 19th century saw the rise of Mary Veasy (1825-1901), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools in London and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for girls and women, leaving a lasting impact on the social and educational reforms of the era.

Throughout history, the VEASY surname has also been associated with various place names derived from its root, such as Veasey's Green in Norfolk and Veasey's Meadow in Gloucestershire, reflecting the connection between the name and the marshy or fenny lands it originally referred to.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veasy

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

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 Veasy 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 Veasy 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 Veasy was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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