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

Veillon, 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 Veillon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veillon in America

Veillon is the 27021st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veillon surname appeared 897 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 Veillon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Veillon 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 Veillon

The surname Veillon has its origins in France, specifically in the region of Normandy. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "veill," which means "old." The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who was elderly or had prematurely graying hair.

Variations of the name, such as Veillan, Veillen, and Veillem, can be found in historical records dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Veillem."

During the Middle Ages, the name Veillon was particularly prevalent in the areas around Caen and Rouen in Normandy. It is also believed that some individuals with this surname may have been among the Norman settlers who accompanied William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066.

In the 13th century, a notable figure with the name Veillon was Guillaume Veillon, a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Rouen. Records from that time indicate that he owned several properties and businesses within the city walls.

Another notable individual was Jean Veillon, a French poet and playwright who lived in the 16th century (c. 1510-1580). He was known for his satirical works and critiques of the French aristocracy.

In the 17th century, a family by the name of Veillon held significant influence in the town of Saint-Lô in northwestern France. Historical records mention a Roger Veillon (1620-1692) who served as the mayor of Saint-Lô and played a role in the town's reconstruction after the Thirty Years' War.

During the 18th century, the Veillon name gained prominence in the French colonies of the Caribbean, particularly in Haiti and Martinique. One notable figure was François Veillon (1745-1812), a plantation owner and merchant in Saint-Domingue (present-day Haiti).

In the 19th century, the name Veillon was also found in parts of Belgium and Switzerland, suggesting that some individuals may have migrated from France to these neighboring regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veillon

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

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

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