Explore the Family Name Venneman
The meaning of Venneman
1. Dutch and Flemish: topographic name for someone living near a ven ‘fen, small lake’. 2. Altered form of German Vennemann.
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How common is the last name Venneman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Venneman has seen an increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,614th in popularity with a total count of 430 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 44,270 with an increase in the count to 486 individuals, marking a 13.02 percent rise. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.16, suggesting that while the absolute number of Vennemans grew, their representation within the general population did not significantly change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #44,270 | 5.03% |
| Count | 430 | 486 | 13.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Venneman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with the surname Venneman identified as White, at 96.51 percent in 2000, slightly declining to 95.68 percent in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped significantly from 2.09 percent to 1.03 percent. There was no record of Vennemans of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in either year, but there was a small emergence of Hispanic identity, constituting 2.26 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 95.68% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 1.03% | -50.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |