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

Veloz, 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 Veloz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veloz in America

Veloz is the 6546th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veloz surname appeared 5,173 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Veloz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Veloz 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 Veloz

The surname Veloz is of Spanish origin and is believed to have originated in the 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "veloz," which means "fast" or "swift." The name likely referred to someone who was known for their speed or agility, or perhaps someone who worked as a messenger or courier.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Veloz comes from the Spanish town of Velez-Malaga in the province of Malaga, Andalusia. In the 16th century, there are records of a family named Veloz living in this area. It is possible that the name was initially a descriptive surname given to someone from this region.

In the 17th century, there are references to a man named Juan Veloz, who was a Spanish soldier and explorer. He was born in 1620 and participated in the exploration and colonization of the Americas. Juan Veloz is believed to have been one of the first Spaniards to set foot in what is now the state of Texas.

Another notable individual with the surname Veloz was Pedro Veloz, a Spanish artist and painter who lived in the 18th century. He was born in 1730 in Seville and is known for his religious paintings and portraits. Some of his works can still be found in churches and museums in Spain.

In the 19th century, there was a famous Mexican general named Ignacio Veloz, who was born in 1812 and played a significant role in the Mexican-American War. He fought against the American forces and is remembered for his bravery and military strategy.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Veloz was the Mexican actress and dancer Lupe Veloz, who was born in 1898. She was a renowned performer in the vaudeville and Broadway circuits and is considered a pioneer of Latin American dance in the United States.

While the surname Veloz may have originated in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly Latin America, where it is still commonly found today. The name carries with it a sense of speed, agility, and swiftness, reflecting the qualities that may have been associated with its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veloz

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

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

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