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

Venero, 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 Venero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Venero in America

Venero is the 66371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Venero surname appeared 298 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 Venero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Venero 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 Venero

The surname Venero has its origins in Italy, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "venerari," which means "to revere" or "to worship," suggesting a connection to religious or spiritual activities.

One of the earliest known references to the name Venero can be found in records from the city of Venice, where a family by that name was mentioned in documents from the late 13th century. The name's association with the revered city of Venice may have contributed to its initial popularity.

During the Renaissance period, the Venero surname gained prominence in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions around Venice and the surrounding areas. Several notable individuals bore this surname, including Marcantonio Venero, a 16th-century Venetian diplomat and ambassador to various European courts.

Another historical figure of note was Giovanni Battista Venero, a 17th-century Italian artist and engraver who was born in Verona in 1581 and died in 1659. His works, which included engravings and etchings, were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the artistic legacy of the Venero family.

In the 18th century, the Venero surname also gained prominence in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples and Campania. One notable individual from this period was Francesco Venero, a philosopher and theologian born in Naples in 1720, who wrote extensively on religious and ethical topics.

As the centuries passed, the Venero surname spread across Italy and beyond, with some bearers of the name emigrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. In the 19th century, a notable figure with the Venero surname was Antonio Venero, an Italian-born explorer and adventurer who traveled extensively in South America and is believed to have been one of the first Europeans to explore parts of the Amazon rainforest.

Throughout its history, the Venero surname has maintained its association with scholarly pursuits, religious and spiritual activities, and a connection to the rich cultural heritage of Italy. While its origins may be traced back to the Latin word "venerari," the name has taken on a life of its own, with numerous individuals bearing it and contributing to various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Venero

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

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

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