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

Veleta, 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 Veleta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veleta in America

Veleta is the 45886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veleta surname appeared 465 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 Veleta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Veleta 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 Veleta

The surname VELETA has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "veleta," which translates to "weathervane" or "wind vane." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive term for someone who changed their beliefs or loyalties frequently, much like a weathervane shifts with the changing wind direction.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VELETA can be found in the baptismal records of the Cathedral of Seville in 1587, where a child named Juan VELETA was registered. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name appears in several historical documents from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. For example, a man named Diego VELETA is mentioned in a report from the Spanish settlement of Santa Fe, New Mexico, dated 1642. This indicates that individuals bearing the VELETA surname had already arrived in the New World by that time.

During the 18th century, the name gained prominence in Spain, with several notable individuals bearing the VELETA surname. One such individual was Francisco VELETA (1712-1783), a renowned painter from Seville who was known for his religious artwork adorning many churches in the region.

In the 19th century, the VELETA surname spread across Europe and beyond. Juan VELETA (1832-1902), a Spanish engineer, was instrumental in the construction of several notable bridges and railroads in Spain and France during this period.

Another prominent figure with the VELETA surname was María VELETA (1875-1948), a Spanish novelist and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her literary contributions helped shape the literary landscape of early 20th century Spain.

Other notable individuals with the VELETA surname include José VELETA (1901-1979), a renowned Spanish architect known for his innovative designs and contributions to the modernist movement, and Catalina VELETA (1920-2005), a celebrated Spanish dancer and choreographer who helped preserve and promote traditional Spanish dance forms.

While the VELETA surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread across the globe, carried by individuals and families who have made their mark in various fields throughout history, from the arts and literature to engineering and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veleta

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

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

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