Explore the Family Name Venuto
The meaning of Venuto
Italian: from the personal name Venuto, a short form of Benvenuto. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dino, Domenic, Americo, Antonio, Carmelo, Erminio, Lorenzo, Nino, Rocco, Rosario, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Venuto in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Venuto" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 28,256 but fell to 30,799 in the 2010 census. This represents a decrease of approximately 9%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Venuto surname also decreased from 797 in 2000 to 756 in 2010, signifying a change of -5.14%. The proportion per 100k individuals saw a drop as well, moving from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010, which equates to a decrease of 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,256 | #30,799 | -9% |
| Count | 797 | 756 | -5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.26 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Venuto
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the Venuto surname. In 2000, most individuals identifying as Venuto were white (96.36%), but this percentage slightly dropped to 94.05% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose notably from 1.13% in 2000 to 2.25% in 2010, showing an increase of 99.12%. There was also a small increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as black, with a rise from 1.51% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or two or more races, though relatively small, saw some increase, while no change was recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 94.05% | -2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.25% | 99.12% |
| Black | 1.51% | 1.85% | 22.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.19% | 58.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |