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

Veng, 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 Veng surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veng in America

Veng is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veng surname appeared 138 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 Veng.

The history of the last name Veng

The surname VENG is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "venge," meaning "to avenge" or "to take vengeance." This suggests that the name may have originally been given as a descriptive nickname to someone known for their vengeful or retaliatory nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VENG can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a certain William Venge is mentioned. The surname also appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, listing a John le Venge among the landholders of the time.

The VENG surname is closely linked to various place names across England, such as Venge Hill in Somerset and Venge Farm in Gloucestershire. These locations may have been named after early bearers of the surname or vice versa, reflecting the close connection between surnames and local geography.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the VENG surname include:

1. Robert Venge (c.1450-1520), an English merchant and alderman of the City of London during the reign of Henry VIII.
2. Henry Venge (1592-1662), a prominent Puritan clergyman and member of the Westminster Assembly in the 17th century.
3. Elizabeth Venge (1675-1741), an English writer and poet whose works were published in various literary magazines of the time.
4. William Venge (1720-1798), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.
5. John Venge (1823-1901), an English architect known for designing several churches and public buildings in the Victorian era.

While the surname VENG is not particularly common today, its rich history and etymological roots in Old English language and culture make it a fascinating example of how surnames can provide insights into the lives and personalities of our ancestors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veng

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

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

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