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

Veneros, 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 Veneros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veneros in America

Veneros is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veneros surname appeared 125 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 Veneros.

The history of the last name Veneros

The surname Veneros originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "venero," which means a mine or vein, particularly in reference to mineral veins or mines. The name likely originated in areas of Spain with mining activities, such as Asturias or León.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Veneros can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a medieval census document from the 14th century. This document mentions a person named Rodrigo Veneros, who lived in the village of Castrojeriz, in the province of Burgos.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family named Veneros in the town of Villaviciosa, in Asturias. This family was involved in the local mining industry, which was a significant economic activity in the region during that time.

During the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Veneros was Juan Veneros, a Spanish explorer and conquistador. He participated in the conquest of Peru under the command of Francisco Pizarro and was granted encomiendas (land grants) in recognition of his services.

Another individual of historical significance was Pedro Veneros, a Spanish soldier and adventurer who lived in the 17th century. He fought in the Thirty Years' War and later joined the Portuguese army, serving in various campaigns against Spain.

In the 18th century, there was a prominent family named Veneros in the city of Oviedo, Asturias. One member of this family, José Veneros, was a renowned lawyer and served as a judge in the Royal Court of Oviedo.

It is worth noting that the surname Veneros has also been found in various place names throughout Spain, such as Veneros de Ayago in Zamora, and Veneros de Villamor in León, further solidifying the connection between the name and mining activities.

While the surname Veneros is not as common today as it was in previous centuries, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of Spanish surnames, carrying with it a historical connection to the mining industry and the regions where this activity was prevalent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veneros

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

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 Veneros 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.

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

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