2000
#10,277
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,874
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.07
Rare Last name
Venezia
A locational surname referring to someone from the Italian city of Venice.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,020 Americans carry the last name Venezia. That puts it at #11,441 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.88 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 113,495 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Venezia 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
3.0K
1 in 113,495
Census rank
#11,441
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,634 bearers of the surname Venezia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.88 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11441st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Venezia, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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earliest recorded instances of the surname Venezia can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Veneziano, a collection of historical documents from the Venetian Republic.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Venezia
Among Census respondents with the surname Venezia, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Venezia 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 Venezia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.0% · 2,397
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 136
- Two or more races2.2% · 57
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 29
- Black or African American0.5% · 14
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Venezia
Venezia appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#11,204
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,821
-53 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.96
Rank movement Down 927 places
2020
#11,441
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,634
-187 bearers (-6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.88
Rank movement Down 237 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,277 | 2,874 | 1.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,204 | 2,821 | 0.96 | -53 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 927 places |
| 2020 | #11,441 | 2,634 | 0.88 | -187 bearers (-6.6%) | Down 237 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 Venezia 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 | #11,204 | #11,441 | -2.1% |
| Count | 2,821 | 2,634 | -6.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.96 | 0.88 | -8.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Venezia bearers went from 2,821 to 2,634 (-6.6% change). The surname moved down 237 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,204 to #11,441.
FAQ
Venezia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Venezia?
Name Census estimates that about 3,020 living Americans carry the surname Venezia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 113,495 residents.
How common is Venezia?
Venezia ranks #11,441 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.88 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,634 people with the surname Venezia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,020), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.88 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.88 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Venezia.
Has Venezia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Venezia went from 2,821 recorded bearers to 2,634. That is a decrease of 187 (-6.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #11,204 to #11,441.
What does the Census say about the background of Venezia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Venezia, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Venezia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (2,397 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Venezia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.0%), Hispanic (5.2%), Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Venezia (2000, 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 Venezia mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from the Italian city of Venice. 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 Venezia (0.88 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 Venezia?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.