Explore the Family Name Venn
The meaning of Venn
1. English: variant of Fenn in southwestern England, where standard English f is often pronounced as v. 2. German: topographic name from Middle High German, Middle Low German venne ‘pit, moor’, or ‘water meadow’.
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How common is the last name Venn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Venn has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname dropped slightly from 27,496 in 2000 to 28,263 in 2010, a change of -2.79. Interestingly though, the count of individuals with this surname increased during this period from 825 to 846, marking a growth of 2.55. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -6.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,496 | #28,263 | -2.79% |
| Count | 825 | 846 | 2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Venn
From an ethnicity perspective, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there have been changes in the distribution of the Venn surname across different ethnic identities between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White increased from 89.33% to 91.02%. Those who identified as part of two or more races also saw a significant rise from 0.97% to 1.89%. In contrast, the proportions of people with the surname Venn who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all saw declines over the decade, with the most notable drop being within the Black community at -31.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.33% | 91.02% | 1.89% |
| Black | 4.85% | 3.31% | -31.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.89% | 94.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 1.89% | -25.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 1.3% | -10.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.85% | 0.59% | -30.59% |