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

Vedros, 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 Vedros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vedros in America

Vedros is the 54296th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vedros surname appeared 380 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 Vedros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vedros 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 Vedros

The surname VEDROS has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "vedro," which refers to a specific type of large glass vessel used for storing liquids, particularly wine. The name likely originated as a descriptive surname, indicating an occupation or association with the production or trade of these glass containers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VEDROS can be traced back to the 13th century, appearing in various municipal records and censuses from regions such as Catalonia and Valencia. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by glassmakers, wine merchants, or individuals involved in the wine industry who specialized in the manufacturing or distribution of these distinctive glass containers.

During the 15th century, the VEDROS surname appears in several historical documents, including records of land ownership and tax registers. Notable individuals bearing this name include Juan VEDROS, a prominent glassmaker from Valencia, who was known for his exceptional craftsmanship and innovative techniques in the production of glass vessels (born c. 1425).

In the 16th century, the name VEDROS gained further recognition with the rise of Pedro VEDROS (c. 1520 - 1589), a respected wine merchant from Barcelona. His successful trade ventures and influential connections within the wine industry contributed to the widespread recognition of the VEDROS name across Spain.

As the centuries progressed, the VEDROS surname continued to be associated with various professions related to glassmaking, wine production, and trade. One noteworthy figure was María VEDROS (1645 - 1712), a skilled glassblower from Seville, renowned for her intricate and artistic glass creations.

Another prominent individual bearing this surname was Javier VEDROS (1782 - 1856), a respected vintner from La Rioja region, whose award-winning wines gained international acclaim and brought further prestige to the VEDROS name.

Throughout its history, the surname VEDROS has maintained a strong connection to its Spanish roots and the traditions of glassmaking and wine production. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation across different regions, its origins and associations with these traditional crafts have remained a defining characteristic of this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vedros

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

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

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