Explore the Family Name Vanner
The meaning of Vanner
1. English: variant of Fanner. 2. English (of Norman origin): occupational name from Anglo-Norman French vannere ‘basketmaker’ (Old French vanneur).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vanner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vanner has seen a slight shift in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010. It dropped from 82,019th place to 82,044th during this period, indicating a decrease of approximately 0.03%. However, despite the decline in rank, the total count of individuals with the Vanner surname increased by 7.48% from 214 to 230. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #82,044 | -0.03% |
| Count | 214 | 230 | 7.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanner
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vanner, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some changes over the same decade. The percentage of white individuals with this surname decreased from 71.03% in 2000 to 66.09% in 2010, marking a decline of 6.95%. Meanwhile, the percentage of black individuals increased from 25.7% to 31.74%, showing a growth of 23.5%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups. In 2000, 2.34% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic; however, this figure was reported as suppressed in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.03% | 66.09% | -6.95% |
| Black | 25.7% | 31.74% | 23.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |