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

Vences, 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 Vences surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vences in America

Vences is the 9375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vences surname appeared 3,470 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Vences.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vences 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 Vences

The surname VENCES is of Spanish origin, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in the regions of Asturias and Cantabria. The name is derived from the Latin word "vincere," which means "to conquer" or "to overcome," suggesting a possible connection to military or noble ancestry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VENCES surname can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrías" (Register of Lordships), a medieval Spanish document from the 14th century. This document contains references to individuals bearing the surname, indicating their presence in certain areas of Spain during that time.

In the 15th century, the VENCES surname appears in historical records related to the Spanish conquest of the Canary Islands. Juan de Vences, born around 1420, was a prominent figure involved in the conquest and colonization of these islands. His contributions were recognized, and his descendants continued to carry the surname.

During the 16th century, the VENCES surname gained prominence in the region of Asturias. Álvaro de Vences, born in 1532, was a notable scholar and author from the city of Oviedo. His work, "Tratado de la Provincia de Asturias" (Treatise on the Province of Asturias), published in 1588, provides valuable insights into the history and culture of the region.

In the 17th century, the VENCES surname can be found in records related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Fernán de Vences, born in 1610, was a soldier and explorer who participated in various expeditions to the New World, contributing to the expansion of the Spanish Empire.

Another notable figure with the VENCES surname was María de Vences, born in 1675. She was a prominent philanthropist and patron of the arts in the city of Madrid, supporting various cultural and charitable initiatives during her lifetime.

Throughout history, the VENCES surname has been associated with various place names and villages in Spain, such as Vences (Asturias), Vences (Cantabria), and Vences (Castilla-La Mancha). These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname over time.

While the VENCES surname has experienced some variations in spelling, such as Vences, Venzes, and Venzas, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in northern Spain, reflecting a rich history and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vences

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

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

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