2000
#26,738
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 856
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.32
Very Rare Last name
Veillon
A variant spelling of the French toponymic surname Veillon, referring to someone from Veillon, in Burgundy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 985 Americans carry the last name Veillon. That puts it at #29,333 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.29 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 347,974 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Veillon surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
985
1 in 347,974
Census rank
#29,333
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
859
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 859 bearers of the surname Veillon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.29 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 29333rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Veillon, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.1%) and Hispanic (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Veillon
Among Census respondents with the surname Veillon, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.1%) and Hispanic (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Veillon bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Veillon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.9% · 807
- Two or more races3.1% · 27
- Hispanic or Latino2.3% · 20
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 3
- Black or African American0.1% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Veillon
Veillon appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#27,021
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 897
+41 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.30
Rank movement Down 283 places
2020
#29,333
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 859
-38 bearers (-4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.29
Rank movement Down 2,312 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #26,738 | 856 | 0.32 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #27,021 | 897 | 0.30 | +41 bearers (+4.8%) | Down 283 places |
| 2020 | #29,333 | 859 | 0.29 | -38 bearers (-4.2%) | Down 2,312 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Veillon surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,021 | #29,333 | -8.6% |
| Count | 897 | 859 | -4.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.30 | 0.29 | -4.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Veillon bearers went from 897 to 859 (-4.2% change). The surname moved down 2,312 positions in the national ranking, going from #27,021 to #29,333.
FAQ
Veillon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Veillon?
Name Census estimates that about 985 living Americans carry the surname Veillon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 347,974 residents.
How common is Veillon?
Veillon ranks #29,333 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.29 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 859 people with the surname Veillon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (985), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.29 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.29 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Veillon.
Has Veillon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Veillon went from 897 recorded bearers to 859. That is a decrease of 38 (-4.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #27,021 to #29,333.
What does the Census say about the background of Veillon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Veillon, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.1%) and Hispanic (2.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Veillon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.9% (807 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Veillon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.9%), Two or More Races (3.1%), Hispanic (2.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Veillon (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Veillon mean?
A variant spelling of the French toponymic surname Veillon, referring to someone from Veillon, in Burgundy. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Veillon (0.29 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Veillon?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Veillon, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.