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

Veda, 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 Veda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veda in America

Veda is the 83834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veda surname appeared 224 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 Veda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Veda 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 Veda

The surname Veda is believed to have originated in India, with roots tracing back to ancient Sanskrit. The word 'Veda' itself means 'knowledge' or 'sacred scripture' in Sanskrit, and it is likely that the surname was initially adopted by scholars or those associated with the study of the Vedas, the ancient Hindu scriptures.

In the historical records of India, the name Veda can be found in various manuscripts and inscriptions dating back to the medieval period. One notable mention is in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which lists several individuals with the surname Veda serving in various administrative roles.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Veda can be traced back to the 12th century, with records indicating individuals bearing this surname residing in various parts of northern and central India. Some early examples include Veda Kalyana, a renowned poet and scholar from the Deccan region, who lived in the 13th century, and Veda Vyasa, a celebrated philosopher and author from the 14th century.

Over the centuries, the Veda surname has been associated with several notable figures in various fields. One prominent example is Veda Balakrishnan, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the 15th century, who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. Another illustrious individual was Veda Narayana, a celebrated musician and composer from the 17th century, whose compositions continue to be celebrated in the Carnatic music tradition.

In the realm of literature, the name Veda is associated with the renowned 19th-century author and social reformer, Veda Raghavendra Rao, whose works focused on advocating for social equality and education. Additionally, Veda Gopalakrishnan, a prominent scholar and linguist from the early 20th century, made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit and other ancient Indian languages.

Throughout history, the Veda surname has been linked to various regions and places within India, with some areas having a higher concentration of individuals bearing this name. For instance, the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh have historically had a significant presence of individuals with the Veda surname, possibly due to the strong literary and scholarly traditions in these regions.

While the surname Veda has its roots in ancient India, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance and connection to the rich cultural heritage of India remain firmly embedded in its etymology and legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veda

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

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

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