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

Vanison, 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 Vanison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanison in America

Vanison is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanison surname appeared 131 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 Vanison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanison 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 Vanison

The surname VANISON is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "fane" meaning a flag or standard, and "sun" meaning son, suggesting that the original bearer may have been the son of a standard-bearer or flag-bearer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VANISON can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Wiltshire, England from the year 1195, which mentions a Robert Vanison. This suggests that the name was already well-established by the late 12th century.

Another early reference to the name VANISON appears in the Feet of Fines for Oxfordshire in 1270, which records a land transaction involving a John Vanison. The Feet of Fines were records of land transfers and property disputes, providing valuable insights into the lives of medieval families.

During the Tudor period, a notable figure with the surname VANISON was Thomas Vanison (c. 1490-1557), who served as a Member of Parliament for Lewes, Sussex, in the reign of King Henry VIII. He was a prominent landowner and played an active role in local governance.

In the 17th century, a branch of the VANISON family settled in the county of Warwickshire, where they gained prominence as prosperous yeomen farmers. One of their descendants, William Vanison (1642-1712), was a respected figure in the community and served as a churchwarden for several years.

Another individual of note was Sarah Vanison (1720-1798), who was born in the village of Farnborough, Hampshire. She is recorded in the parish registers as having an exceptional longevity, living to the age of 98 years.

The VANISON surname has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Vanison Hill in Buckinghamshire and Vanison Wood in Oxfordshire, suggesting that branches of the family may have once held land or property in these areas.

While the VANISON name may not be among the most common surnames today, its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, reflecting the rich tapestry of English history and the diverse backgrounds of its people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanison

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

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

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