2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Venditte
An Italian surname derived from the Latin "venditus" meaning "sold" or "vendible".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Venditte. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Venditte surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Venditte in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Venditte, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Venditte
The surname Venditte has its roots in Italy, where it originated during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "vendetta," which means "revenge" or "vengeance." The name may have been given to someone who had a reputation for seeking justice or retribution, possibly a soldier or someone involved in feudal disputes.
One of the earliest documented references to the Venditte name can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the region of Tuscany, where it was recorded as "Venditti." This early spelling variation highlights the name's Italian origins and provides insight into its evolution over time.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in records from the city of Florence, where a family bearing the Venditte surname was known for their involvement in local politics and civic affairs. One notable member of this family was Guido Venditte, who served as a magistrate in Florence during the 1360s.
As the centuries progressed, the Venditte name spread to other regions of Italy, including Naples and Sicily. In the 16th century, a Neapolitan nobleman named Giulio Venditte gained recognition for his contributions to the arts and literature, becoming a patron of several renowned painters and poets of the Renaissance era.
Another notable figure with the Venditte surname was Vincenzo Venditte, a military commander from Sicily who fought in the War of the Spanish Succession in the early 18th century. His bravery and leadership during the conflict earned him praise from both allies and adversaries alike.
In the 19th century, a famous Italian opera singer named Maria Venditte achieved international acclaim for her performances in major opera houses across Europe. Born in 1825 in Milan, she was renowned for her powerful voice and dramatic stage presence, cementing her place in the annals of Italian opera history.
While the Venditte name has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and diaspora communities. However, the historical roots of this surname remain firmly grounded in the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Italian peninsula, where it first emerged as a distinctive family name many centuries ago.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Venditte
Among Census respondents with the surname Venditte, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Venditte bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Venditte surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 114
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Venditte
Venditte appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+11 bearers (+10.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,403 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.1%) | Up 8,403 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Venditte surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #142,049 | 5.6% |
| Count | 109 | 120 | 10.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Venditte bearers went from 109 to 120 (+10.1% change). The surname moved up 8,403 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #142,049.
FAQ
Venditte surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Venditte?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Venditte. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Venditte?
Venditte ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Venditte. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Venditte.
Has Venditte become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Venditte went from 109 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 11 (+10.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Venditte?
Among Census respondents with the surname Venditte, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Venditte in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Venditte appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%), Two or More Races (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Venditte (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Venditte mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Latin "venditus" meaning "sold" or "vendible". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Venditte (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Venditte?
See how many Americans have the surname Venditte on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.