Explore the Family Name Venning
The meaning of Venning
English (West Country): variant of Fenning, reflecting the voicing of f that was characteristic of southwestern dialects of Middle English.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Venning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Venning increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Venning was ranked as the 47,389th most popular surname, but it jumped to the 45,569th spot by 2010, a change of about 3.84%. The number of people with this surname also grew from 421 to 469 during the same period, representing an increase of 11.4%. However, the proportion of Vennings per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #45,569 | 3.84% |
| Count | 421 | 469 | 11.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Venning
Regarding ethnicity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, individuals carrying the Venning surname showed a significant shift in their ethnic identity between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races remained at 0, there were notable changes within the White and Black categories. The percentage identifying as White decreased from 42.52% in 2000 to 38.17% in 2010, a decrease of 10.23%. In contrast, the percentage identifying as Black rose from 55.11% to 60.34%, marking an increase of 9.49%. Interestingly, there was a total disappearance of those identifying as Hispanic between these two periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.11% | 60.34% | 9.49% |
| White | 42.52% | 38.17% | -10.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |