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

Veazie, 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 Veazie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veazie in America

Veazie is the 43732nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veazie surname appeared 493 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 Veazie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Veazie 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 Veazie

The surname VEAZIE originated in England, with its roots dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "fæsian," meaning "to bind or fasten," potentially referring to an occupation or trade involving binding or fastening materials.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VEAZIE surname can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, where a William Veazie was mentioned in 1597. The surname also appears in various tax records and court documents from the 17th and 18th centuries in the counties of Suffolk, Norfolk, and Essex.

The VEAZIE surname is closely linked to the village of Fiesole, near Florence, Italy, which was known as "Faesulae" in ancient Roman times. It is possible that the name may have originated from individuals who migrated from this region to England during the Norman Conquest or earlier.

In the 19th century, the VEAZIE surname gained prominence with notable individuals such as Samuel Veazie (1799-1868), an American businessman and politician from Bangor, Maine. He served as a member of the Maine House of Representatives and was involved in the lumber industry.

Another prominent figure was William Veazie (1835-1923), an American naval officer who served in the Union Navy during the American Civil War. He participated in several key battles, including the Battle of Mobile Bay, and attained the rank of Rear Admiral.

Sir John Veazie (1832-1912) was a British architect and civil engineer, known for designing the Blackpool Tower in Lancashire, England, which was completed in 1894.

In the literary world, Harriet Veazie (1842-1920) was an American author and journalist who wrote several popular novels and short stories in the late 19th century.

The VEAZIE surname also has a connection to the town of Veazie, Maine, which was named after Samuel Veazie, the businessman and politician mentioned earlier.

While the VEAZIE surname may not be as widely prevalent as some other surnames, its rich history spans several centuries and includes notable individuals from various fields, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veazie

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

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

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