Explore the Family Name Ventresca
The meaning of Ventresca
Italian: probably a nickname derived from ventre ‘belly’ (see Ventre). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Antonio, Angelo, Dante, Gino, Pietro, Attilio, Benito, Domenic, Domenico, Donato, Giovanni, Guido, Panfilo, Pasquale.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ventresca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ventresca has seen a slight shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,578th in terms of popularity. By 2010, it had slipped slightly to 22,573rd, representing a change of -4.61%. Despite this dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Ventresca surname increased marginally from 1,127 in 2000 to 1,138 in 2010, exhibiting a growth of 0.98%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%, indicating that while the number of Ventrescas has grown, it has not kept pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,578 | #22,573 | -4.61% |
| Count | 1,127 | 1,138 | 0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ventresca
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the surname Ventresca. In 2000, the vast majority (97.78%) identified as White, but by 2010, this figure reduced slightly to 95.17%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races saw modest growth, increasing by 41.94% and 59.09% respectively. However, the most significant shift was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, which jumped from 0.98% to 3.16%, marking a substantial increase of 222.45%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native populations in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 95.17% | -2.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 3.16% | 222.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.88% | 41.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0.44% | 0.7% | 59.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |