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

Venson, 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 Venson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Venson in America

Venson is the 21830th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Venson surname appeared 1,191 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 Venson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Venson 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 Venson

The surname Venson is of English origin, specifically from the northern regions of England, and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "fenn" or "fen," which refer to a marsh or low-lying wetland area, and "son," meaning "son of." This suggests that the name likely originated as a descriptive surname for someone who lived near or worked in a marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Venson can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire from the year 1196, where a person named Willelmus Fenson was mentioned. The Pipe Rolls were financial records kept by the English Exchequer, and the inclusion of this name suggests that the Venson family had already established themselves in the region by that time.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Feneson, Fenneson, and Vennson, reflecting the local dialects and inconsistent spelling practices of the time. One notable example is Roger Fenneson, who was recorded in the Assize Rolls of Yorkshire in 1265.

The Venson surname may also be related to certain place names in England, such as Fenwick in Northumberland, which means "village on a fen" or "marshy village." It is possible that some individuals with the surname Venson may have originated from or been associated with these locations.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Venson have made their mark in various fields. One such person was Robert Venson (1573-1632), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of St. Bartholomew's Church in London. Another notable figure was William Venson (1642-1708), a British architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London during the late 17th century.

In the 19th century, John Venson (1814-1892) was a prominent English industrialist and philanthropist who founded the Venson Engineering Company in Manchester. His contributions to the local community and support for education led to the establishment of the Venson Technical College, which bore his name.

Additionally, Mary Venson (1867-1948) was a renowned British artist and painter known for her vibrant landscape paintings depicting the countryside of northern England. Her works were exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts and are now part of several prestigious art collections.

Lastly, George Venson (1901-1976) was a British historian and author who specialized in the study of medieval England. His seminal work, "The Rise and Fall of the English Monarchy," published in 1958, became a influential text in the field of English history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Venson

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

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

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