Explore the Family Name Venerable
The meaning of Venerable
Altered form of English Venable, under the influence of the vocabulary word venerable.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Venerable in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Venerable saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,522 in popularity but by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 50,771, marking a change of 6.88 percent. The count of people with this surname also increased from 354 in 2000 to 411 in 2010, which is a growth of 16.1 percent. The proportion of individuals with the Venerable surname per 100,000 also saw an increase of 7.69 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #50,771 | 6.88% |
| Count | 354 | 411 | 16.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Venerable
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Venerable, as recorded in the Decennial U.S. Census, shifted slightly from 2000 to 2010. The highest percentage of individuals with this surname identified as Black, though this percentage dropped from 61.02% in 2000 to 55.72% in 2010. The second largest ethnicity group identifying with this surname was White, increasing from 27.97% to 29.44%. There was a notable increase of 50.74% in the number of individuals who identified with two or more races. However, the Hispanic representation saw a decrease of 13.90%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.02% | 55.72% | -8.69% |
| White | 27.97% | 29.44% | 5.26% |
| Two or More Races | 6.78% | 10.22% | 50.74% |
| Hispanic | 3.67% | 3.16% | -13.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |