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

Velten, 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 Velten surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Velten in America

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

The Velten 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 Velten.

We can also compare 2010 data for Velten 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 Velten

The surname VELTEN has its origins in northern Germany, particularly in the area around Berlin and Brandenburg. The name is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Low German word "velte," meaning "field" or "open land," and may have been used to describe someone who lived or worked in a field or rural area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Landbuch der Mark Brandenburg" (Land Register of the March of Brandenburg), a historical document from the late 15th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Velthen," "Velten," and "Felthen," indicating its evolution over time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the VELTEN name was particularly prevalent in the towns and villages around Berlin, with records showing several families bearing this surname. One notable individual from this period was Hans Velten, a farmer and landowner who lived in the village of Schönefeld near Berlin in the late 16th century.

In the 18th century, the VELTEN surname spread further across northern Germany, with families documented in regions such as Mecklenburg and Pomerania. One notable bearer of the name was Johann Velten, a successful merchant from Rostock who lived from 1710 to 1785.

As the industrial revolution took hold in the 19th century, many VELTEN families migrated to cities like Berlin and Hamburg in search of employment opportunities. One notable figure from this era was Carl Velten, a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin between 1830 and 1890.

Another significant individual with the VELTEN surname was Wilhelm Velten, a German geographer and explorer who lived from 1837 to 1909. He is known for his expeditions and detailed maps of regions in South America and Africa.

In the 20th century, the VELTEN name continued to be present in various fields, such as academia and the arts. One notable bearer was Rudolf Velten, a German linguist and scholar of Native American languages, who lived from 1892 to 1964.

Overall, the surname VELTEN has a rich history rooted in northern Germany, with a strong presence in the regions around Berlin and Brandenburg. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, the name has continued to be carried by individuals across various professions and regions throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Velten

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

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

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