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

Venator, 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 Venator surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Venator in America

Venator is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Venator surname appeared 177 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 Venator.

We can also compare 2010 data for Venator 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 Venator

The surname VENATOR has its origins in Latin, deriving from the word "venator" meaning "hunter" or "huntsman". It is believed to have emerged as a surname in the regions of Italy and France during the medieval period, initially referring to individuals whose occupation involved hunting.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VENATOR can be found in historical documents from the 13th century, where it appeared as a reference to a landowner or nobleman in the Italian city of Verona. This individual was likely granted the surname VENATOR due to their involvement in hunting activities or their ownership of hunting grounds.

In the 14th century, the name VENATOR began appearing in records from the French region of Normandy. It is speculated that the surname may have been introduced to Normandy by Italian settlers or through the influence of the Norman nobility, who were known for their love of hunting.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname VENATOR was Giovanni Venator, a 15th-century Italian painter and illuminator from Florence. His works can be found in various manuscripts and religious texts from the Renaissance era, showcasing his skill in the art of illumination.

Another prominent individual with the surname VENATOR was Jean Venator, a French playwright and poet who lived in the 16th century. He is best known for his satirical plays that criticized the societal norms and religious conflicts of his time.

In England, the surname VENATOR can be traced back to the 17th century, where it is believed to have been adopted by individuals of Italian or French descent. One such example is William Venator, a merchant and landowner who lived in London during the late 1600s.

Moving into the 18th century, the name VENATOR appeared in records from the American colonies, likely brought over by European settlers. One notable figure was James Venator, a farmer and military officer from Virginia who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Throughout the 19th century, the surname VENATOR continued to spread across various regions, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields. One such person was Emma Venator, a British author and educator who wrote several books on women's education and social reform in the late 1800s.

While the surname VENATOR may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its connection to the Latin word "venator" and the historical associations with hunting and nobility have remained a significant part of its rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Venator

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

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

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