Explore the Family Name Venis
The meaning of Venis
English (London): variant of Venus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Venis in the United States?
According to data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Venis has seen a decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked at 62,961 but dropped to 72,332 by 2010, a 14.88% decrease. Similarly, the total count of individuals with the Venis surname decreased by 9.43%, from 297 in 2000 to 269 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an 18.18% decrease during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #72,332 | -14.88% |
| Count | 297 | 269 | -9.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Venis
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Venis, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we see a few changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with the Venis surname identify as White, which grew from 89.56% in 2000 to 91.45% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic slightly declined from 4.38% to 4.09%. There was a significant reduction in those identifying as Black, moving from 2.69% down to 2.23%. The data shows no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010, compared to 2.02% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.56% | 91.45% | 2.11% |
| Hispanic | 4.38% | 4.09% | -6.62% |
| Black | 2.69% | 2.23% | -17.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |