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

Vaness, 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 Vaness surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vaness in America

Vaness is the 25020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vaness surname appeared 993 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 Vaness.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vaness 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 Vaness

The surname "VANESS" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from an Old English word or place name. It may have been a locational surname, referring to someone who hailed from a specific town or region.

One possible origin could be the Old English word "fenn," which meant "marsh" or "fen." In this case, the name "VANESS" could have been given to someone who lived near a marshy area. Alternatively, it may have been derived from a place name containing a similar root, such as "Vennis" or "Fennis."

Early records of the name are scarce, but it is possible that it appeared in some medieval manuscripts or documents, such as the Domesday Book, which was commissioned in 1086 by William the Conqueror to survey the lands and properties of England.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "VANESS" was John Vaness, who was born in 1542 in Yorkshire, England. He was a landowner and farmer, and his descendants continued to use the surname in the region.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the name "VANESS" was William Vaness, born in 1632 in Lincolnshire. He was a renowned clockmaker and horologist, known for his intricate and precise timepieces.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Vaness, born in 1717 in Oxfordshire. She was a noted philanthropist and advocate for education, establishing several schools for underprivileged children in her community.

During the 19th century, the name "VANESS" gained more prominence, with individuals such as Richard Vaness (1812-1892), a successful merchant and businessman from London, and Emily Vaness (1837-1911), a celebrated author and poet from Gloucestershire.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname "VANESS" was Sir Arthur Vaness (1865-1945), a British soldier and statesman who served as the Governor of various British colonies and played a significant role in the administration of the British Empire.

While the surname "VANESS" is not among the most common surnames today, it has a rich history and has been borne by notable individuals throughout the centuries, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vaness

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

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 Vaness 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 Vaness 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 Vaness was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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