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

Venner, 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 Venner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Venner in America

Venner is the 42030th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Venner surname appeared 517 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 Venner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Venner 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 Venner

The surname Venner originated in England, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "vener," meaning "hunter" or "huntsman." This occupational surname was likely given to individuals who worked as hunters or gamekeepers in the service of noble households or on royal estates.

In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, one of the earliest records of English surnames, the name appears as "le Venur," reflecting its French origin. Over time, the spelling evolved to the modern form of "Venner." The earliest documented instance of the surname is found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296, where a John le Venur is listed.

The Venner name has historical connections to various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Sussex, Kent, and Essex. Some early bearers of the name were associated with places like Venn in Somerset, which may have influenced the spelling variations found in old records.

Notably, the Venner surname appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that individuals with this occupation were present in the country before the Norman Conquest.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Venner surname was John Venner, born around 1330 in Kent. He was a prominent landowner and held estates in the village of Eastry. Another notable figure was Sir William Venner (c. 1490-1562), a respected lawyer and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, Robert Venner (c. 1610-1662) was a wine cooper and later became a prominent leader of the Fifth Monarchists, a radical religious group during the English Civil War. He was involved in the failed insurrection known as Venner's Uprising in 1661.

Another prominent bearer of the Venner name was Thomas Venner (1621-1661), a physician and author who wrote extensively on medical topics. His most notable work was "Via Recta ad Vitam Longam" (The Right Way to a Long Life), published in 1638.

During the 18th century, John Venner (1744-1810) was a successful merchant and banker in London, amassing a considerable fortune through his business ventures. He was also a philanthropist and supported various charitable causes.

These examples illustrate the long history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who have carried the Venner surname throughout the centuries, reflecting its origins as an occupational name associated with hunting and gamekeeper roles in medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Venner

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

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

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