Explore the Family Name Venhaus
The meaning of Venhaus
German: habitational name from Venhaus in Lower Saxony.
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How common is the last name Venhaus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Venhaus has seen slight fluctuations in popularity over the past couple decades. In 2000, Venhaus was ranked 65,133rd in popularity, with a count of 285. By 2010, its rank had slipped slightly to 66,164th and its count increased to 299. This reflects a minor decrease in rank by 1.58% and an increase in count by 4.91%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals dropped by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #66,164 | -1.58% |
| Count | 285 | 299 | 4.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Venhaus
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname Venhaus is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 99.65% of individuals with this surname were White. By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly, but still remained high at 97.66%, indicating a change of -2.00%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.65% | 97.66% | -2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |