Explore the Family Name Vanni
The meaning of Vanni
Italian: from a short form of the personal name Giovanni. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Edo, Renzo, Bartolomeo, Egidio, Giulio, Luciano, Pasquale, Romolo, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Vanni in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Vanni" increased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,380th in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 31,516th, a 2.67% increase. Over the same decade, the number of people with this surname also grew from 670 to 734, marking a 9.55% increase. However, the proportion of people named Vanni per 100,000 remained constant at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,380 | #31,516 | 2.67% |
| Count | 670 | 734 | 9.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanni
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Vanni" also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though the percentage dropped from 95.52% in 2000 to 91.28% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic significantly increased from 2.99% to 6.27%. There was also an increase in the percentage of people identifying as having two or more races, rising from 0.90% to 1.77%. The census reported no individuals with the surname Vanni identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.52% | 91.28% | -4.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 6.27% | 109.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.77% | 96.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |