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

Veera, 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 Veera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veera in America

Veera is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veera surname appeared 124 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 Veera.

The history of the last name Veera

The surname Veera is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. It is derived from the Tamil word "veeran," which means "brave warrior" or "courageous hero." The name gained prominence during the medieval period, when warriors and chieftains were respected and celebrated for their valor and leadership in battles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Veera can be found in the ancient Tamil literature known as Sangam literature, which dates back to the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE. The name appears in various poems and verses, often in reference to brave warriors who fought in the wars and battles of that era.

In the 12th century, a famous Tamil king named Veera Raghava Chola ruled over the Chola Empire, which stretched across a significant portion of southern India. His name, which incorporates the word "Veera," is a testament to the importance and prestige associated with this surname during that period.

The name Veera also has a connection to the town of Veeranam, located in the present-day state of Tamil Nadu. This town's name is derived from the same root word, and it is believed that some families with the surname Veera may have originated from or had ties to this region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Veera. One such person was Veera Kunjan, a 19th-century Indian social reformer and freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. Another notable figure was Veera Raghavan, a prominent Tamil scholar and writer who lived in the 18th century and contributed to the preservation and promotion of Tamil literature and culture.

Other individuals with the surname Veera include Veera Pandiya Katta Bomman (1802-1868), a renowned Indian freedom fighter and chieftain who led a rebellion against the British East India Company in the 19th century, and Veera Venkata Satyanarayana (1893-1957), a prominent Indian lawyer and politician who served as the Chief Minister of Madras Presidency (now Tamil Nadu) in the 1940s.

The surname Veera continues to be widely used in various parts of southern India, particularly in Tamil Nadu and neighboring states, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and historical significance associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veera

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

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 Veera 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.

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

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