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

Vent, 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 Vent surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vent in America

Vent is the 40204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vent surname appeared 545 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 Vent.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vent 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 Vent

The surname Vent is believed to have originated in Northern France, specifically in the region of Normandy, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "vent," which means "wind" or "breeze." This surname likely emerged as a descriptive name, referring to someone who lived in a windy or airy place, or perhaps someone who possessed a windy or volatile temperament.

One of the earliest known references to the name Vent can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book records a few individuals with the name Vent, suggesting that the name had already been established in Normandy before the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Odo de Vent was mentioned in the chronicles of the Abbey of Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk, England. Odo de Vent was a Norman nobleman and landowner who held significant estates in the region.

The Vent surname can also be traced back to certain place names in Normandy, such as Ventolet and Ventoux, which may have influenced the development of the surname. These place names are derived from the Latin word "ventus," meaning "wind."

During the 13th century, a prominent French scholar and philosopher named Jean de Vent (c. 1200-1270) gained recognition for his works on logic and metaphysics. He was associated with the University of Paris and made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 16th century, a Dutch composer and organist named Gilles de Vent (c. 1525-1576) gained renown for his contributions to the Renaissance music tradition. He served as the organist at the Basilica of St. Bavo in Ghent, Belgium, and his compositions were widely performed and appreciated during his lifetime.

Another noteworthy figure with the surname Vent was the French architect and engineer Jean-Baptiste Vent (1679-1744), who played a crucial role in the construction of various fortifications and military structures in France during the reign of Louis XIV.

It is important to note that while the Vent surname has its roots in Northern France and Normandy, it has since spread to various other regions and countries, with different variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vent

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

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

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