Explore the Family Name Vano
The meaning of Vano
1. Italian (southern): habitational name from Vano, a district of Arpino in Frosinone province. 2. Italian (southern): from a short form of a personal name with this ending, for example Silvano. 3. Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (Vaňo): from the personal name Vaňo, which is a Slovak pet form of Ivan and also a Slovakized form of the Rusyn cognate Vanyo. Compare Vanyo 2. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Mario, Silvestro, Amato, Emilio, Francesco, Gerardo, Santo, Wilfredo.
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How common is the last name Vano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vano has grown in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Vano was ranked as the 49,057th most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had climbed to the 46,138th spot, a 5.95% increase. Furthermore, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 403 in 2000 to 462 in 2010, a rise of 14.64%. The proportion of individuals named Vano per 100,000 people also saw a slight rise from 0.15 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #46,138 | 5.95% |
| Count | 403 | 462 | 14.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vano
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been significant shifts among those carrying the Vano surname. The percentage of Vanos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a substantial increase from 8.93% in 2000 to 14.07% in 2010, a change of 57.56%. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Two or More Races decreased slightly from 1.74% to 1.52%. The majority of Vanos identify as White, although this group experienced a small decrease from 85.11% in 2000 to 79.44% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase from 3.97% to 4.33%, while the percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.11% | 79.44% | -6.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.93% | 14.07% | 57.56% |
| Hispanic | 3.97% | 4.33% | 9.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 1.52% | -12.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |