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

Velado, 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 Velado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Velado in America

Velado is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Velado surname appeared 190 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 Velado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Velado 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 Velado

The surname VELADO is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is derived from the Spanish verb "velar," which means "to stay awake" or "to keep watch." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who performed night-watch duties or guarded important locations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VELADO surname can be found in the Archivo Histórico Nacional de España (National Historical Archive of Spain), which contains documents dating back to the 13th century. These records mention individuals with variations of the name, such as VELADOR and VELADA, indicating the surname's long-standing presence in the region.

During the 15th century, the VELADO surname appeared in various regions of Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile and Aragon. This period coincided with the height of the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle between Christian and Moorish forces for control of the Iberian Peninsula. It is possible that some bearers of the VELADO name may have been involved in guarding settlements or participating in military campaigns during this turbulent era.

One notable individual from the 16th century who bore the VELADO surname was Diego Velado, a Spanish explorer and navigator. Born in Seville in 1520, Velado accompanied several expeditions to the Americas, including the ill-fated journey of Hernando de Soto to Florida in 1539. Velado's accounts of these voyages provided valuable insights into the early Spanish explorations of the New World.

In the 17th century, the VELADO surname gained prominence in the region of Extremadura, where several members of the family held positions of influence. For instance, Juan Velado de Cuéllar (1592-1667) was a renowned jurist and served as a judge in the Royal Chancery of Valladolid, one of the highest judicial institutions in Spain at the time.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the globe, the VELADO surname accompanied settlers and explorers to various parts of the world. In the 18th century, Miguel Velado y Cisneros (1725-1793) was a Spanish military officer who played a pivotal role in the defense of Havana, Cuba, during the Seven Years' War against the British.

Throughout the centuries, the VELADO surname has maintained its presence in various regions of Spain, as well as in Spanish-speaking countries where descendants of the original bearers settled. While the name's origins are firmly rooted in medieval Spain, its bearers have contributed to various aspects of society, from exploration and conquest to law and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Velado

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

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

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