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

Vellon, 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 Vellon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vellon in America

Vellon is the 59171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vellon surname appeared 342 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 Vellon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vellon 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 Vellon

The surname VELLON originates from Spain and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to derive from the Spanish word "vellón," which means "fleece" or "wool," indicating a possible connection to the wool trade or sheep farming industry in the region.

In the early records of the Kingdom of Castile, the VELLON name appears in various documents and manuscripts, suggesting its presence during the medieval period. One of the earliest recorded instances is found in the "Repartimiento de Sevilla," a historical document from 1253 that details the distribution of land and properties after the Reconquista.

The VELLON surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure is Alonso de Vellon, a Spanish military commander who participated in the conquest of the Canary Islands in the 15th century. Another notable bearer of the name was Juan Vellon, a renowned architect from Toledo, Spain, who lived in the late 16th century and contributed to the construction of several churches and public buildings.

In the 17th century, the VELLON name gained prominence with Francisco Vellon, a respected theologian and philosopher from Seville, Spain, who authored several influential works on religious and moral matters.

Moving into the 18th century, Diego Vellon, a Spanish explorer and navigator, became known for his expeditions to the Pacific Ocean and his contributions to cartography and navigation.

One of the most famous individuals with the VELLON surname is the 19th-century Spanish artist and painter, Ignacio Vellon, who was celebrated for his masterful depictions of landscapes and rural scenes in Spain.

While the VELLON name has its roots in Spain, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. Over time, variations and alternative spellings of the surname have emerged, such as Vellón, Vellone, and Velones, reflecting regional linguistic differences and adaptations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vellon

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

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

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