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

Veitch, 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 Veitch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veitch in America

Veitch is the 19210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veitch surname appeared 1,413 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 Veitch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Veitch 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 Veitch

The surname Veitch originated in Scotland during the medieval era. It is derived from the Gaelic word "feith," meaning "marsh" or "green, grassy place." This name was likely given to someone who lived near a marshy area or in a meadow-like region.

One of the earliest recordings of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, where it appears as "Veyche." This document listed Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England during the Wars of Scottish Independence.

In the 14th century, the name was recorded as "Veche" and "Vech" in various Scottish charters and records. Over time, the spelling evolved into "Veitch" and "Vetch," which are the more common modern variants.

The name is also associated with several place names in Scotland, such as Vetchville in East Lothian and Veitch's Bridge in Berwickshire. These locations may have been named after individuals or families bearing the Veitch surname.

Notable individuals with the surname Veitch include:

1. William Veitch (1640-1722), a Scottish Presbyterian minister and author who was exiled for his religious beliefs during the Killing Times.

2. John Veitch (1829-1894), a Scottish philosopher and author who served as the Professor of Logic and Rhetoric at the University of Glasgow.

3. Henry Veitch (1767-1836), a Scottish sculptor known for his works in marble and bronze, including statues of notable figures like Sir Walter Scott.

4. James Veitch (1792-1863), a Scottish horticulturist and nurseryman who introduced many new plant species to Britain from his extensive travels.

5. John Gould Veitch (1835-1870), a botanist and plant collector who explored various regions of the world, including Japan and the Philippines, to collect and study exotic plant specimens.

The Veitch surname has a rich history rooted in Scotland's landscapes and cultural heritage. Its enduring presence over the centuries has produced notable individuals across diverse fields, from religion and philosophy to horticulture and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veitch

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

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

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