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

Venegoni, 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 Venegoni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Venegoni in America

Venegoni is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Venegoni surname appeared 257 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 Venegoni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Venegoni 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 Venegoni

The surname Venegoni has its origins in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, with records dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the name of a town or village, possibly "Venegono" or a variation thereof, located in the province of Varese.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in a 14th-century record from the town of Venegono Superiore, where a certain Petrus de Venegono was mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the name may have initially been a toponymic surname, denoting the place of origin or residence of the bearer.

Throughout the Renaissance era, the Venegoni family appears to have played a prominent role in the cultural and political life of the Lombardy region. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Antonio Venegoni served as a diplomat and ambassador for the Duchy of Milan, representing the interests of the Sforza family.

Moving into the 17th century, the Venegoni name gained further recognition with the work of Giovan Battista Venegoni, a renowned architect and sculptor who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Milan and its surrounding areas. His most celebrated work is the Church of San Sebastiano, completed in 1676.

In the realm of literature, the 18th century saw the emergence of Pietro Venegoni, a poet and writer who authored several volumes of poetry and plays. His works, while not widely known beyond his native region, were celebrated for their wit and keen observations of contemporary society.

As the centuries progressed, the Venegoni name continued to be associated with various professions and fields of endeavor. In the late 19th century, a notable figure was Giuseppe Venegoni, a pioneering engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early railway systems in northern Italy.

Throughout its history, the surname Venegoni has maintained a strong presence in the Lombardy region, with branches of the family also establishing roots in other parts of Italy and beyond. While not a widely recognized name on the global stage, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual fabric of its homeland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Venegoni

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

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

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