Explore the Family Name Vender
The meaning of Vender
English: occupational name from Anglo-Norman French vendour ‘seller, dealer’ (Old French vendeor, vendier). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Fernando, Raul, Reyes, Ruben.
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How common is the last name Vender in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vender has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 68,360th and had 269 instances throughout the United States. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 76,029, and the count reduced to 253, signifying an overall change of -11.22% in ranking and -5.95% in count. The proportion of this surname per 100k people also decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #76,029 | -11.22% |
| Count | 269 | 253 | -5.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vender
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Vender surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 84.76% in 2000 to 86.17% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Hispanic within the Vender surname population decreased, dropping from 11.52% to 9.49%. The Census also recorded an emergence of individuals categorizing themselves as Black, going from zero in 2000 to 3.56% in 2010. No changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, and no individuals reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.76% | 86.17% | 1.66% |
| Hispanic | 11.52% | 9.49% | -17.62% |
| Black | 0% | 3.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |