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

Veras, 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 Veras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veras in America

Veras is the 8694th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veras surname appeared 3,776 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Veras.

We can also compare 2010 data for Veras 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 Veras

The surname Veras originated in Spain, with its earliest recorded examples dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "vera," meaning "true" or "authentic." This suggests that the name may have been given as a descriptive surname to someone who was known for their honesty and truthfulness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Veras can be found in the Spanish census records of the city of Seville from the year 1492. These records mention a family by the name of Veras residing in the city during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name Veras began appearing in other parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Catalonia and Aragon. Historical documents from this era, such as land deeds and church records, often mention individuals with the surname Veras.

One notable figure bearing the name Veras was Juan Veras, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. He was among the first Europeans to set foot on the island of Puerto Rico and played a role in the early colonization efforts in the Caribbean.

During the 17th century, the Veras family became prominent in the city of Barcelona. A notable member of this family was Pedro Veras, a wealthy merchant who funded the construction of a church and a hospital in the city. The church, known as the Iglesia de Santa María de las Veras, still stands today and bears the family's name.

In the 18th century, the name Veras spread to other parts of Europe, particularly to France and Italy. One famous individual with this surname was Antonio Veras, an Italian painter and architect born in Naples in 1723. He is best known for his work on the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Rome.

Another notable figure with the surname Veras was María Veras, a Spanish writer and poet who lived in the late 18th century. She was widely acclaimed for her poetry, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

As the centuries passed, the Veras surname continued to be carried by individuals in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with Spanish and Latin American influences. However, the name's origins and historical significance can be traced back to its roots in medieval Spain, where it first emerged as a descriptor of one's truthful and authentic character.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veras

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

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

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