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

Vendrell, 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 Vendrell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vendrell in America

Vendrell is the 64054th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vendrell surname appeared 311 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 Vendrell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vendrell 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 Vendrell

The surname Vendrell originates from the Catalan region of Spain, specifically the town of Vendrell in the province of Tarragona. The name can be traced back to the early 12th century, deriving from the Latin word "vinitorium," which referred to a vineyard or winery. This connection suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely involved in the wine-making industry or lived in areas known for viticulture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Cartulari de Sant Cugat del Vallès," a medieval cartulary from the 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Guillem de Vendrell" who was a landowner in the region. The name also appears in the "Llibre Verd de Barcelona," a historical record from the 14th century, which lists several individuals with the surname.

During the 15th century, the name Vendrell gained prominence with the birth of Joan Vendrell (1436-1503), a renowned Catalan poet and scholar. His works, including the collection "Obres Poètiques," are considered important contributions to the literary tradition of the time. Another notable figure was Bartomeu Vendrell (1520-1589), a Catalan cleric and theologian who served as the Bishop of Urgell.

In the 17th century, the name is associated with Francesc Vendrell (1618-1688), a celebrated Catalan painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

The 19th century saw the birth of Josep Vendrell i Ibars (1817-1873), a Catalan politician and journalist who played a significant role in the Renaixença movement, which aimed to revive the Catalan language and culture. He founded the influential newspaper "La Renaixensa" and contributed to the promotion of Catalan literature.

It's worth noting that variations of the name, such as Vendrell-Vilà and Vendrell-Santaulària, are also found in historical records, possibly indicating different branches of the family or geographical origins within the Catalan region.

While the surname Vendrell is primarily associated with Catalonia, it has also been documented in other parts of Spain and in some Latin American countries due to migration and diaspora over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vendrell

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

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

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