Explore the Family Name Ventress
The meaning of Ventress
1. Scottish and English: possibly a habitational name from one or other of the Scottish places called Fintry in Stirlingshire and Aberdeenshire, and perhaps also Angus, with -s substituted for final -f or -th in the original Scottish forms and F- voiced to V-, but if so in unclear circumstances, and not in Scotland. The placename itself is of unexplained etymology. 2. English: perhaps a nickname from Middle English, Older Scots (a)venturous ‘adventurous’ (Old French aventuros). However, no medieval evidence for the name has yet been found, and the name in southern England and Scotland could be that in 1 above by migration.
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How common is the last name Ventress in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ventress saw a mild increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,614 but rose to 44,109 by 2010, a change of 5.37%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 430 in 2000 to 488 in 2010, indicating a growth of 13.49%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people slightly increased from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, a shift of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #44,109 | 5.37% |
| Count | 430 | 488 | 13.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ventress
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ventress also shifted somewhat from 2000 to 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group remained those identified as White, though the proportion decreased from 54.42% to 52.05%. Those identifying as Black made up the second-largest group, with their numbers slightly dropping from 41.16% to 39.75%. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity for this surname in either year. However, a new ethnic identity appeared in 2010; 3.69% of individuals with the surname Ventress identified as Hispanic. Additionally, the proportion of those identifying as Two or more races decreased from 3.26% in 2000 to 2.46% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.42% | 52.05% | -4.36% |
| Black | 41.16% | 39.75% | -3.43% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.26% | 2.46% | -24.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |