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

Veintimilla, 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 Veintimilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veintimilla in America

Veintimilla is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veintimilla surname appeared 251 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 Veintimilla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Veintimilla 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 Veintimilla

The surname Veintimilla originates from Ecuador, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish phrase "veinte millas," meaning "twenty miles," suggesting a possible reference to a location or distance measurement. This surname was prevalent in the central Andean region of Ecuador, particularly in the provinces of Tungurahua and Chimborazo.

During the colonial era, the Veintimilla name appeared in various official records and documents, such as land grants, tax rolls, and parish registries. One notable early reference is found in the 1634 census of Ambato, where several families with the Veintimilla surname were recorded as landowners and farmers.

The earliest known bearer of the Veintimilla name was Pedro Veintimilla, born in the late 16th century in the town of Pelileo, near the city of Ambato. He was a respected community leader and landowner, and his descendants continued to play influential roles in the region for generations.

In the 18th century, the Veintimilla family gained prominence with the birth of Juan Pio Veintimilla (1738-1816), a wealthy landowner and influential political figure in the province of Chimborazo. He was a staunch supporter of the independence movement and played a pivotal role in the early stages of Ecuador's struggle for independence from Spanish rule.

Another notable figure was Ignacio Veintimilla (1809-1876), a military officer and politician who served as the President of Ecuador from 1876 to 1878. He was born in Ambato and played a significant role in the country's political landscape during the mid-19th century.

In the late 19th century, the Veintimilla name gained international recognition with the birth of Marietta Veintimilla (1856-1907), a renowned Ecuadorian poet and writer. Her works, which celebrated the indigenous culture and traditions of Ecuador, earned her widespread acclaim and established her as a prominent figure in Latin American literature.

Throughout history, the Veintimilla surname has been associated with various occupations, including agriculture, politics, military service, and the arts. While the name has evolved and spread to other parts of Ecuador and beyond, its origins can be traced back to the central Andean region, where it has left an indelible mark on the country's history and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veintimilla

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

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

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