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

Venneman, 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 Venneman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Venneman in America

Venneman is the 44270th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Venneman surname appeared 486 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 Venneman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Venneman 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 Venneman

The surname Venneman has its origins in the Low German language, which was spoken in northern Germany and the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have derived from the Old Dutch word "venne," meaning "fen" or "marsh," and the suffix "-man," indicating a person.

The earliest recorded instances of the Venneman surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Lower Saxony and Westphalia, which were part of the Holy Roman Empire. It is possible that the name was originally used to identify individuals who lived or worked in marshy areas.

In the 14th century, the Venneman name appeared in various municipal records and charters in the cities of Bremen and Münster. One notable example is Johann Venneman, a merchant and alderman in Bremen, who was mentioned in a trade agreement with the city of Lübeck in 1376.

During the 16th century, the Venneman family gained prominence in the Netherlands. Dirk Venneman (1497-1567) was a Dutch architect and sculptor who worked on several churches and public buildings in Amsterdam and Utrecht.

In the 17th century, the Venneman surname spread to other parts of Europe, including France and England. One of the earliest recorded instances in England was Robert Venneman, a merchant from Antwerp who settled in London in the 1620s.

The 18th century saw the rise of several notable figures with the Venneman surname. Johann Venneman (1718-1791) was a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Münster. In the Netherlands, Pieter Venneman (1744-1812) was a renowned painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits.

As the 19th century progressed, the Venneman name continued to be prevalent in various fields. Wilhelm Venneman (1825-1894) was a German historian and author who wrote extensively about the history of Westphalia. In the United States, John Venneman (1843-1919) was a successful businessman and philanthropist who founded the Venneman Foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Throughout history, the Venneman surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artists, scholars, and entrepreneurs. While the name has undergone minor spelling variations over the centuries, its core meaning and connection to its Low German roots have remained intact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Venneman

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

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

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