2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Venglar
A surname derived from Hungarian "veng" meaning "sprout" or "offshoot".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Venglar. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Venglar 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Venglar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Venglar, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.9%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Venglar
The surname Venglar has its origins in Croatia, dating back to the early 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Croatian word "venglar," which referred to a winegrower or vintner. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely involved in the cultivation of grapes and production of wine.
During the medieval period, the name was predominantly concentrated in the Dalmatian region of Croatia, particularly in the coastal areas known for their thriving wine industry. The earliest known record of the surname Venglar can be found in a land registry document from the city of Zadar, dated 1412, which mentions a certain "Ivan Venglar" as a landowner.
In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Croatia, as well as neighboring regions of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. One notable figure from this time was Matej Venglar, a renowned winemaker from the town of Korčula, who was credited with introducing several innovative techniques in viticulture and winemaking.
The 17th and 18th centuries saw the emergence of several prominent individuals bearing the Venglar surname. Among them was Marko Venglar (1638-1712), a respected scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Zagreb. Another notable figure was Katarina Venglar (1720-1789), a philanthropist and patron of the arts, who funded the construction of several churches and schools in her hometown of Split.
The 19th century brought further recognition to the Venglar name, with the rise of several notable artists and writers. Ivan Venglar (1812-1879), a celebrated painter and illustrator, was renowned for his vivid depictions of Croatian landscapes and folk traditions. His contemporary, Josip Venglar (1818-1892), gained fame as a poet and playwright, whose works explored themes of national identity and cultural heritage.
In more recent times, the Venglar surname has been carried by individuals from diverse fields, including academics, athletes, and entrepreneurs. One notable figure was Marija Venglar (1926-2018), a pioneering physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics and was a recipient of numerous prestigious awards and honors.
Throughout its long history, the surname Venglar has maintained a strong connection to its Croatian roots, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the region. While its origins can be traced back to the world of viticulture, the name has evolved to encompass a diverse array of accomplishments and achievements across various domains.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Venglar
Among Census respondents with the surname Venglar, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.9%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Venglar 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 Venglar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.6% · 101
- Two or more races7.9% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Venglar
Venglar 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,665 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-3 bearers (-2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,387 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 11,665 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.6%) | Down 4,387 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 Venglar 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 | #142,108 | #146,495 | -3.1% |
| Count | 117 | 114 | -2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Venglar bearers went from 117 to 114 (-2.6% change). The surname moved down 4,387 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #146,495.
FAQ
Venglar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Venglar?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Venglar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Venglar?
Venglar ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 114 people with the surname Venglar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Venglar.
Has Venglar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Venglar went from 117 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Venglar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Venglar, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.9%) and Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Venglar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.6% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Venglar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.6%), Two or More Races (7.9%), Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Venglar (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 Venglar mean?
A surname derived from Hungarian "veng" meaning "sprout" or "offshoot". 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 Venglar (0.04 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 are called Venglar?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Venglar on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.