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

Veley, 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 Veley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veley in America

Veley is the 41579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veley surname appeared 523 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 Veley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Veley 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 Veley

The surname Veley has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "valeie," which means "valley." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived in or near a valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "de Valeye." This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 14th century, the name Veley appeared in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where it was written as "Valeye." Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1332 mention a "John atte Valeye."

The Veley surname has also been linked to several place names in England, such as Velly in Derbyshire and Velley in Worcestershire. These place names likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Notable individuals with the surname Veley include:

1. Sir John Veley (1505-1567), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Buckinghamshire during the reign of Queen Mary I.

2. William Veley (1638-1708), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Chacombe in Northamptonshire.

3. Thomas Veley (1700-1768), an English architect known for his work on several churches and country houses in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.

4. Elizabeth Veley (1805-1892), a British philanthropist and social reformer who advocated for improved living conditions for the working class in London.

5. Sir Henry Veley (1848-1923), a British businessman and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London from 1908 to 1909.

While the Veley surname may not be as common as some others, it has a rich history spanning centuries and has been borne by notable individuals in various fields, including politics, religion, architecture, and philanthropy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veley

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

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

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