Explore the Family Name Venson
The meaning of Venson
1. English: altered form of Vincent. 2. French (Lot-et-Garonne): probably from a vernacular diminutive of the personal name Vincent. This surname is very rare in France.
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How common is the last name Venson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Venson has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,104 and by 2010, it had climbed to 21,830, reflecting a 5.51% change. The count of people with this surname also grew from 1,032 in 2000 to 1,191 in 2010, marking a 15.41% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Venson also rose from 0.38 to 0.4, which is a 5.26% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,104 | #21,830 | 5.51% |
| Count | 1,032 | 1,191 | 15.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.4 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Venson
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Venson, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is most common within the Black community, with 78% in 2000 and 79.35% in 2010. The percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased slightly from 16.67% to 14.69% during the same period. There was also a small increase in the Hispanic community from 2.42% to 2.85%, as well as among those identifying with two or more races, from 2.13% to 2.6%. No data was available for people of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity due to privacy suppression.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78% | 79.35% | 1.73% |
| White | 16.67% | 14.69% | -11.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 2.85% | 17.77% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 2.6% | 22.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |