Explore the Family Name Vence
The meaning of Vence
Galician: habitational name from a place called Vence in Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain).
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How common is the last name Vence in the United States?
The surname Vence has shown an increase in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 81,414th with a count of 216, representing 0.08 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had risen to 71,886th with an increased count of 271, which now represented 0.09 per 100,000 people. This signifies an impressive increase of 11.7% in the surname's rank and a 25.46% hike in the count from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #71,886 | 11.7% |
| Count | 216 | 271 | 25.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vence
When considering the ethnicity associated with the surname Vence, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows an interesting shift over the decade. In 2000, 49.54% were identified as White, 26.85% as Hispanic, and 18.98% as Black. However, by 2010, these numbers had changed with 42.44% being identified as White (a decrease of 14.33%), 35.06% as Hispanic (an increase of 30.58%) and 20.3% as Black (an increase of 6.95%). The Asian/Pacific Islander representation decreased to zero in 2010 from 3.24% in 2000. The categories of Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not register any data for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.54% | 42.44% | -14.33% |
| Hispanic | 26.85% | 35.06% | 30.58% |
| Black | 18.98% | 20.3% | 6.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |