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

Velte, 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 Velte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Velte in America

Velte is the 54055th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Velte surname appeared 382 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 Velte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Velte 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 Velte

The surname Velte originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "velt," meaning "field" or "open land." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived or worked in a field or rural area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Velte can be found in the records of the town of Hildesheim in Lower Saxony, Germany. In 1379, a man named Henricus Velte was mentioned in a document related to a land transaction.

In the 15th century, the Velte name appears in various records across different regions of Germany, including Saxony and Bavaria. This indicates that the name had spread and become more widely adopted during this time period.

Interestingly, there are mentions of the Velte name in several historical manuscripts from the late medieval period. For instance, a manuscript from the 14th century, now housed in the Bavarian State Library in Munich, contains a reference to a scribe named Johannes Velte.

One of the most notable individuals bearing the Velte surname was Andreas Velte, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1639 to 1716. He was a renowned scholar and author of several works on theology and philosophy.

Another prominent figure was Johann Friedrich Velte, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1801 to 1859. His works, which often depicted landscapes and nature scenes, were highly regarded during his time.

In the 19th century, the Velte name was also associated with a prominent family of industrialists in the German city of Essen. The Velte family owned and operated a successful coal mining and steel manufacturing business.

The name Velte has also been linked to several place names in Germany, such as the town of Velten in Brandenburg and the village of Veltheim in Lower Saxony. These place names likely share the same linguistic root as the surname, further reinforcing its connection to the German language and culture.

Throughout history, the Velte surname has been spelled in various ways, including Velten, Felten, and Felte. These variations highlight the fluidity of surnames during earlier periods, as spelling was often influenced by regional dialects and personal preferences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Velte

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

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

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