Explore the Family Name Venecia
The meaning of Venecia
Hispanic: habitational name from the Spanish name for Venice in Italy. The surname may actually be of Italian origin, an altered form of Venezia.
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How common is the last name Venecia in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Venecia has seen a significant increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 62,775th and by 2010, it had jumped up to the 52,169th position, indicating a 16.9% rise in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 298 to 398 during this period, marking a 33.56% increase. Moreover, the proportion of people named Venecia per 100,000 population also increased from 0.11 to 0.13, which is an 18.18% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #52,169 | 16.9% |
| Count | 298 | 398 | 33.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Venecia
Based on the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the surname Venecia identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 92.28% identified as Hispanic, but this number slightly decreased to 88.44% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as White witnessed a jump from 6.04% in 2000 to 8.29% in 2010, seeing a 37.25% increase. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.28% | 88.44% | -4.16% |
| White | 6.04% | 8.29% | 37.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |