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

Vanta, 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 Vanta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanta in America

Vanta is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanta surname appeared 187 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 Vanta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanta 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 Vanta

The surname VANTA has its origins in Italy, with records indicating its presence in the region as early as the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "vanto," which translates to "boast" or "pride." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who exhibited a boastful or prideful demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a manuscript compiled in the early 13th century by the monks of the Cava de' Tirreni monastery. This document contains references to individuals bearing the VANTA surname, indicating their presence in the southern Italian regions of Campania and Calabria during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name VANTA can be found in the records of the Republic of Venice, where it was associated with several prominent families involved in maritime trade and commerce. Notably, Marco VANTA (1325-1398) was a successful merchant and ship-owner who played a significant role in establishing Venetian trading routes in the Mediterranean.

As the centuries progressed, the VANTA surname spread across various regions of Italy, with notable individuals emerging in different fields. In the 16th century, Francesco VANTA (1490-1568) was a renowned painter from the city of Siena, known for his religious artworks adorning churches throughout Tuscany.

During the Renaissance period, the VANTA name was also associated with the world of literature. Giovanni Battista VANTA (1542-1618), a scholar and poet from Naples, gained recognition for his contributions to Italian poetry and his translations of classical Greek and Latin works.

In the 18th century, the VANTA surname found prominence in the field of music. Antonio VANTA (1701-1784), a composer and violinist from Rome, was celebrated for his operas and instrumental compositions, which were performed across Europe during his lifetime.

Another notable figure bearing the VANTA surname was Giulia VANTA (1789-1867), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. Born in Genoa, she established one of the first schools for girls in Italy and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women.

As the centuries unfolded, the VANTA surname continued to be represented across various fields, from the arts and sciences to politics and business, leaving an indelible mark on Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanta

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

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

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