Explore the Family Name Venturino
The meaning of Venturino
Italian: from a pet form of Ventura or a nickname from venturino ‘foundling’, ‘unlucky person’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Concetta, Dante, Egidio, Fausto, Gino, Marco.
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How common is the last name Venturino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Venturino has seen a minor drop in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname fell by 3.58 percent from 40,987 in 2000 to 42,455 in 2010. However, despite the slip in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname slightly increased by 1.79 percent, from 502 in 2000 to 511 in 2010. Nevertheless, its overall proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10.53 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #42,455 | -3.58% |
| Count | 502 | 511 | 1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Venturino
On the front of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's been a shift in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Venturino. According to the 2000 census, nearly all (97.01 percent) of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this number dropped by 3.37 percent by 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1.39 percent in 2000 to 5.28 percent in 2010, which marks an increase of 279.86 percent. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 93.74% | -3.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 5.28% | 279.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |