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

Veinot, 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 Veinot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veinot in America

Veinot is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veinot surname appeared 157 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 Veinot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Veinot 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 Veinot

The surname VEINOT has its origins in France, with the earliest records dating back to the 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "venot," meaning "dweller by the little meadow," suggesting that the name was originally given to someone who lived near a small grassy area or meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VEINOT can be found in the parish records of Saint-Étienne-de-Baigorry, a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France. In 1642, a baptismal record mentions a Jacques Veinot, indicating that the name was present in this region during that time.

As the name spread across France, it underwent various spelling variations, including Veineau, Venaute, and Venaut. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during those times.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, many French settlers migrated to the Canadian provinces, particularly Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. It is in these regions where the VEINOT surname gained a strong foothold and became more widely established.

One notable figure bearing the VEINOT name was Pierre Veinot (1726-1801), a French Acadian settler who lived in the Annapolis Valley region of Nova Scotia. He and his family were among the many Acadians who were expelled from the region during the Great Expulsion of 1755-1763, but later returned and helped rebuild the Acadian community.

Another historical figure was Ambroise Veinot (1790-1865), a farmer and landowner in the Yarmouth County area of Nova Scotia. He played a significant role in the development of the local agricultural community and was instrumental in the establishment of several churches in the region.

In the late 19th century, Joseph Veinot (1858-1934) became a prominent businessman and politician in Nova Scotia. He served as a member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly and was involved in various business ventures, including shipbuilding and lumber mills.

The VEINOT surname also has a presence in the United States, likely due to the migration of Acadian families from Canada. One notable American figure was Reverend John Veinot (1865-1942), a Baptist minister and author who served in various churches across New England and published several religious works.

Throughout its history, the VEINOT surname has maintained a strong connection to its French and Acadian roots, with many families tracing their lineage back to the original settlers in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veinot

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

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

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