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

Veytia, 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 Veytia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veytia in America

Veytia is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veytia surname appeared 139 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 Veytia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Veytia 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 Veytia

The surname VEYTIA has its origins in Mexico, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs and other indigenous groups in central Mexico. The name may have been derived from the word "veyti," which means "to celebrate" or "to make merry," suggesting a connection to festivities or celebrations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VEYTIA surname can be found in the archives of the Spanish colonial administration in Mexico. In the late 16th century, a man named Juan VEYTIA was mentioned in documents related to land grants and legal proceedings in the region of Puebla. This provides evidence of the name's existence and use during that period.

In the 17th century, the VEYTIA surname appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, including parish registers and legal documents. One notable individual bearing this name was Mariano VEYTIA, a historian and writer who lived from 1718 to 1779. He authored "Historia Antigua de México," a comprehensive work on the history of ancient Mexico, which became a valuable reference for scholars studying the Aztec civilization.

The 18th century saw the emergence of another prominent figure named VEYTIA. José María VEYTIA y Linage, born in 1766 and died in 1843, was a Mexican priest and historian who wrote extensively about the history of Puebla and its indigenous communities. His works, such as "Historia Antigua de la Nación Mexicana," provided valuable insights into the pre-Columbian and colonial periods of Mexico.

In the 19th century, the VEYTIA surname continued to be present in various parts of Mexico. One notable bearer of this name was Manuel VEYTIA, a politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Mexican Congress in the mid-1800s. He played a significant role in shaping the country's legal and political landscape during that era.

Another individual of note was Mariano VEYTIA y Barreda, born in 1825 and died in 1892. He was a prominent educator and writer who contributed to the development of educational institutions in Mexico. His work focused on promoting education and preserving the cultural heritage of the country.

The VEYTIA surname has also been associated with several place names in Mexico, such as the town of Veytia in the state of Jalisco and the Veytia neighborhood in Mexico City. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the VEYTIA surname who were influential or had a significant presence in those locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veytia

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

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

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