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

Vanyo, 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 Vanyo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanyo in America

Vanyo is the 40909th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanyo surname appeared 533 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 Vanyo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanyo 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 Vanyo

The surname VANYO is of Hungarian origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Hungarian word "vanyad," which means "to wither" or "to fade." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a faded or withered appearance.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname VANYO can be traced back to the village of Sárospatak in northeastern Hungary. Historical records indicate that a family bearing this name resided in the area during the late 16th century. One of the earliest known individuals with the surname was János Vanyo, a farmer who lived in Sárospatak between 1570 and 1642.

In the 17th century, the VANYO surname began to appear in other parts of Hungary, particularly in the regions of Borsod and Zemplén. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Vanyó" or "Vanyó," reflecting the variations in Hungarian orthography at the time.

One notable historical figure with the surname VANYO was István Vanyo (1675-1738), a Hungarian poet and playwright who lived in the town of Miskolc. His works, which included comedies and satires, were instrumental in the development of Hungarian literature during the Baroque period.

Another significant individual was Mihály Vanyo (1800-1875), a prominent Hungarian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Hungarian Diet (parliament) in the mid-19th century. He was known for his advocacy of liberal reforms and his efforts to promote Hungarian national identity.

In the late 19th century, the VANYO surname gained further recognition with the birth of Márton Vanyo (1858-1923), a renowned Hungarian sculptor. His works, which included numerous public monuments and statues, can be found throughout Hungary and other parts of Europe.

During the 20th century, the VANYO surname continued to be represented in various fields, including academia and the arts. One notable figure was László Vanyo (1920-2006), a respected Hungarian mathematician and university professor who made significant contributions to the field of functional analysis.

While the surname VANYO has its origins in Hungary, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in regions with sizable Hungarian communities or populations of Hungarian descent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanyo

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

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

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