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

Veirs, 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 Veirs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veirs in America

Veirs is the 54752nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veirs surname appeared 376 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 Veirs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Veirs 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 Veirs

The surname Veirs has its origins in the British Isles, specifically in England and Scotland. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "feor," meaning distant or remote. This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived in a remote or distant area.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Veirs can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appeared as "Feor" in this historical document.

In the 13th century, the name was also found in various records in Scotland, with spellings such as "Veyrs" and "Veyres." This variation in spelling was common during that time period, as standardized spellings had not yet been established.

The earliest recorded person with the surname Veirs was John Veirs, born in 1459 in Northamptonshire, England. Another notable figure was William Veirs, a merchant from Edinburgh, Scotland, who lived in the late 16th century and was involved in trade with the Netherlands.

In the 17th century, the name Veirs was associated with the village of Vere in Somerset, England, which was once spelled as "Veyre" or "Veyr." This suggests that the surname may have originated from a place name.

A prominent individual with this surname was Sir Ralph Veirs, born in 1620 in Gloucestershire, England. He was a member of Parliament and served as a justice of the peace during the reign of King Charles II.

Another notable figure was Robert Veirs, born in 1678 in Aberdeen, Scotland. He was a scholar and historian who wrote extensively about Scottish culture and history.

In the 18th century, the name Veirs was found in various parts of England and Scotland, with individuals such as Thomas Veirs, a farmer from Oxfordshire, England, born in 1723, and James Veirs, a merchant from Glasgow, Scotland, born in 1745.

Throughout history, the surname Veirs has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, farmers, scholars, and politicians, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veirs

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

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

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