2010
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Veneros
A surname derived from a Spanish word meaning "veins" or "streaks", possibly referring to a profession related to mining or geology.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Veneros. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Veneros 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Veneros in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Veneros, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.9%) and Black (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Veneros
Among Census respondents with the surname Veneros, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.9%) and Black (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Veneros 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 Veneros surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino90.2% · 92
- White5.9% · 6
- Black or African American2.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Veneros
Veneros 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
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-23 bearers (-18.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 20,043 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -23 bearers (-18.4%) | Down 20,043 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 Veneros 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 | #134,712 | #154,755 | -14.9% |
| Count | 125 | 102 | -18.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Veneros bearers went from 125 to 102 (-18.4% change). The surname moved down 20,043 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #154,755.
FAQ
Veneros surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Veneros?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Veneros. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Veneros?
Veneros ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 102 people with the surname Veneros. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Veneros.
Has Veneros become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Veneros went from 125 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 23 (-18.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Veneros?
Among Census respondents with the surname Veneros, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.9%) and Black (2.0%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Veneros in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.2% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Veneros appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (90.2%), White (5.9%), Black (2.0%). 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 Veneros (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 Veneros mean?
A surname derived from a Spanish word meaning "veins" or "streaks", possibly referring to a profession related to mining or geology. 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 Veneros (0.03 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 many people have the surname Veneros?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.