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

Vanos, 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 Vanos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanos in America

Vanos is the 55619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanos surname appeared 369 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 Vanos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanos 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 Vanos

The surname VANOS has its origins in Spain, with the first recorded instances appearing in the late 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word 'vano', which means 'vain' or 'empty', suggesting that the name may have been used to describe someone with a vain or boastful personality. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name referring to someone who lived in an area with shallow or empty valleys.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VANOS surname can be found in the municipal archives of Seville, where a certain Juan VANOS is mentioned as a landowner in 1492. In the 16th century, the name appeared in various documents from the region of Extremadura, where it is believed to have originated.

In the 17th century, the VANOS surname gained prominence when a wealthy merchant named Diego VANOS became a prominent figure in the city of Cadiz. His descendants went on to establish themselves as a prominent family in the region, with several members holding important positions in the local government and the Catholic Church.

One notable individual with the VANOS surname was Andrés VANOS (1672-1744), a Spanish painter who specialized in religious works and was commissioned by several churches and monasteries in Andalusia. Another was Juan VANOS (1801-1879), a military officer who served in the Carlist Wars and was awarded several honors for his bravery in battle.

In the 19th century, the VANOS surname spread beyond Spain as members of the family emigrated to various parts of the Spanish Empire, including Latin America and the Philippines. One such individual was Manuel VANOS (1832-1904), a successful businessman who established a trading company in Mexico City and became one of the wealthiest individuals in the country.

Another notable figure was María VANOS (1865-1942), a pioneering educator who founded several schools for girls in Spain and worked tirelessly to promote women's education and rights. She was recognized for her efforts with numerous awards and honors.

While the VANOS surname may have originated from a humble or even derogatory meaning, its bearers have gone on to make significant contributions in various fields throughout history, leaving a lasting legacy that transcends its original connotations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanos

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

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

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