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

Venezia, 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 Venezia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Venezia in America

Venezia is the 11204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Venezia surname appeared 2,821 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Venezia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Venezia 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 Venezia

The surname Venezia originates from Italy, specifically the region of Veneto. It dates back to the Middle Ages, around the 13th to 15th centuries. The name is derived from the Italian city of Venice, which was historically known as Venezia.

The name Venezia is believed to have its roots in the ancient Veneti people, who inhabited the region around the Adriatic Sea. The Veneti were a Indo-European tribe, and their name is thought to be related to the Latin word "venia," meaning "forgiveness" or "pardon."

In the early days of the Venetian Republic, surnames were often derived from one's place of origin or residence. Families who lived in or near the city of Venice took on the surname Venezia to identify themselves with the prestigious city-state.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Venezia can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Veneziano, a collection of historical documents from the Venetian Republic. In this collection, a nobleman named Pietro Venezia is mentioned in a document from the year 1238.

Another notable historical figure with the surname Venezia was Marco Venezia, a Venetian merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean region in the late 14th century. His detailed accounts of his travels provided valuable insights into the trade routes and cultures of the time.

In the 15th century, a family of artists and architects from Venice, the Venezia family, gained prominence for their contributions to the Renaissance movement. Among them was Andrea Venezia, who was born in 1435 and is known for his intricate frescoes adorning churches and palaces throughout Italy.

During the 16th century, a prominent Venetian writer and philosopher named Girolamo Venezia made significant contributions to the field of humanism and the study of classical literature. His works, published in the 1550s, were widely read and influential across Europe.

Another notable figure with the surname Venezia was Maria Venezia, a powerful businesswoman and philanthropist who lived in Venice during the 17th century. She was known for her extensive trade network and her generous support of various charitable causes in the city.

While the surname Venezia has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Venetian Republic and the city of Venice.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Venezia

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

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

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