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

Verceles, 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 Verceles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verceles in America

Verceles is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verceles surname appeared 270 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 Verceles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verceles 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 Verceles

The surname VERCELES has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Catalan word "vercell," which means a small stream or brook. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with people who lived near a small watercourse or a specific location with this geographical feature.

In the early medieval period, surnames often originated from the localities or regions where families resided. VERCELES could have been a locative surname, referring to a person from a particular place or village with a similar name, such as Verceles or Vercell.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VERCELES surname appears in the "Libro de Repartimiento de Mallorca," a manuscript from the 13th century that documented the distribution of land and property in the Balearic Islands following the Christian conquest. This historical document mentions individuals with the surname VERCELES, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure with the VERCELES surname was Ramón de VERCELES, a merchant and landowner from Valencia, Spain, who lived between 1320 and 1388. Records show that he owned several properties and played a significant role in the local economy.

During the 15th century, a branch of the VERCELES family migrated to the Canary Islands, where they established themselves as landowners and participated in the agricultural development of the region. One prominent member was Juan VERCELES (1456-1522), who owned several vineyards and was influential in the local wine trade.

In the 16th century, the VERCELES surname appeared in various historical records across Spain, including documents related to the Inquisition. One such example is Alonso VERCELES (1540-1610), a merchant from Seville who faced trial by the Spanish Inquisition but was eventually acquitted.

Another notable figure was Catalina VERCELES (1575-1642), a renowned poet and writer from Madrid, who gained recognition for her literary works and contributions to the cultural scene of the time.

Throughout history, the VERCELES surname has been subject to various spelling variations, such as Vercels, Vercell, Vercelles, and Vercelos, reflecting regional differences and linguistic changes over time. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in its connection to small streams or brooks in Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verceles

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

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

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