Find out how popular the last name Vaneaton is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Vaneaton.

Vaneaton, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Vaneaton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vaneaton in America

Vaneaton is the 37691st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vaneaton surname appeared 590 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Vaneaton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vaneaton to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Vaneaton

The surname VANEATON is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old English words "fana" meaning "banner" or "vane" and "tun" meaning "town" or "settlement". This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a town or village known for its distinctive banners or vanes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Lancashire Inquests and Extents from 1311, which mentions a John de Vaneaton. This indicates that variations of the name were present in the northwestern regions of England during the early 14th century.

In the 15th century, records show a Thomas Vaneaton residing in the village of Eccleston, Lancashire, in 1478. This suggests that the name had become more established in the county by this time.

The name VANEATON can also be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, which includes references to several places with similar names, such as Fanaditone in Berkshire and Fanitone in Warwickshire. These place names may have influenced the development of the surname.

Notable individuals with the surname VANEATON throughout history include:

1. Sir John Vaneaton (1528-1602), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Yorkshire, who served as the Lord Mayor of York in 1586.

2. Elizabeth Vaneaton (1647-1712), a prominent Quaker preacher and activist from Lancashire, known for her advocacy of women's rights and abolition of slavery.

3. William Vaneaton (1765-1842), a British naval officer who participated in the Battle of Trafalgar and later became an admiral in the Royal Navy.

4. Mary Vaneaton (1819-1892), an English author and poet, known for her collection of romantic verses titled "Echoes from the Heart".

5. Henry Vaneaton (1872-1947), a renowned architect from London, who designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Albert Hall extension.

While the name VANEATON is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of England's rich historical tapestry, reflecting the country's linguistic and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vaneaton

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Vaneaton.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Vaneaton was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Vaneaton has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Vaneaton was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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