Explore the Family Name Venton
The meaning of Venton
English: habitational name from any of several places in Devon named with Old English fenn ‘fen, marsh’ + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’. See also Fenton.
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How common is the last name Venton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Venton saw a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 85,643 in terms of commonality among surnames, falling to place 91,981 in 2010, marking a 7.4% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also slightly declined from 203 in 2000 to 200 in 2010, reflecting a modest 1.48% reduction. As a result, the proportion of individuals named Venton per 100,000 population decreased by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #91,981 | -7.4% |
| Count | 203 | 200 | -1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Venton
When looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Venton, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Venton surname identified as White (77.83%). This number decreased slightly to 74% by 2010. In 2000, approximately 19.21% identified as Black, which fell to 16.5% by 2010. The year 2010 introduced new ethnic identities for the surname, with 3% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, 2.5% reported having two or more races, and 4% identified as Hispanic. There were no records of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.83% | 74% | -4.92% |
| Black | 19.21% | 16.5% | -14.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |