Summary

The surname VERA has Spanish origins and is derived from the Spanish word "vera", meaning true or honest. It is a fairly common surname in Spain, Latin America, and the Philippines. The Vera family can be traced back to the medieval period in Spain.
There are
33674
Veras in the USA
Vera is the
1031st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Vera

VeraMiles

Vera Miles is an American actress best known for her roles in Alfred Hitchcock's films, including 'The Wrong Man' and 'Psycho'.

VeraLynn

Vera Lynn was a British singer and actress who became known as the 'Forces' Sweetheart' for her performances during World War II.

VeraFarmiga

Vera Farmiga is an American actress known for her performances in movies such as 'Up in the Air' and 'The Conjuring' series.

VeraWang

Vera Wang is an American fashion designer known for her elegant bridal gowns and her contributions to the fashion industry.

VeraRubin

Vera Rubin was an American astronomer known for her work on galaxy rotation curves and her contribution to the study of dark matter.

VeraBrittain

Vera Brittain was a British writer, feminist, and pacifist known for her memoir 'Testament of Youth', which recounts her experiences during World War I.

VeraMenchik

Vera Menchik was a Russian-British chess player who became the world's first women's world chess champion.

VeraMiles

Vera Miles is an American actress best known for her roles in Alfred Hitchcock's films, including 'The Wrong Man' and 'Psycho'.

VeraRubin

Vera Rubin was an American astronomer known for her work on galaxy rotation curves and her contribution to the study of dark matter.

VeraWang

Vera Wang is an American fashion designer known for her elegant bridal gowns and her contributions to the fashion industry.

Vera Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'Vera' is of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the word 'vera', which means 'truth' or 'faith' in Latin.
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Vera' is fairly evenly distributed across various countries, including Spain, Portugal, Russia, Ukraine, and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the name 'Vera' include 'Viera', 'Vero', and 'Vered'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Vera' has been carried by immigrants to different countries through various historical events, such as the colonization of the Americas and the immigration waves in the 20th century.