2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vente
Originally a nickname for a merchant, buyer or seller.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Vente. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vente 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Vente in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vente, the largest self-reported group is White at 53.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (38.8%) and Black (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vente
The surname Vente has its origins in Italy, where it emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "venti," meaning "wind" or "twenty." This connection suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a windy area or was associated with the number twenty in some way.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vente can be found in the records of the Republic of Venice, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention a merchant named Pietro Vente, who was involved in the lucrative trade between Venice and the Middle East.
In the 14th century, the name appears in the Catasto, a census-like document from the city of Florence. This document lists a family by the name of Vente, who were landowners and farmers in the surrounding countryside.
The Vente surname also appears in historical records from the city of Genoa, where a prominent figure named Nicolo Vente served as a naval commander during the 15th century. His exploits in defending the city against rival maritime powers earned him a place in the annals of Genoese history.
One of the earliest known bearers of the Vente surname was Giovanni Vente, a Renaissance artist born in Siena in 1490. He was renowned for his intricate frescoes and religious paintings, which can still be admired in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.
In the 16th century, the name Vente spread beyond Italy's borders. Records from Spain mention a soldier named Alonso Vente, who fought in the Spanish army during the conquest of the Americas. He is believed to have settled in present-day Mexico after his military service.
Another notable figure with the Vente surname was Tommaso Vente, an Italian mathematician and astronomer born in Naples in 1640. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and was a member of the prestigious Accademia dei Lincei, one of the oldest scientific academies in Europe.
As the centuries progressed, the Vente surname continued to appear in various parts of Italy, with families bearing this name contributing to diverse fields, including art, literature, and politics. While the exact origins of the name may be shrouded in mystery, its enduring presence in Italian history and culture is undeniable.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vente
Among Census respondents with the surname Vente, the largest self-reported group is White at 53.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (38.8%) and Black (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Vente 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 Vente surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White53.7% · 65
- Hispanic or Latino38.8% · 47
- Black or African American5.0% · 6
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vente
Vente 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
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+4 bearers (+3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,303 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+3 bearers (+2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 169 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.5%) | Down 5,303 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.5%) | Down 169 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 Vente 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 | #141,140 | #141,309 | -0.1% |
| Count | 118 | 121 | 2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vente bearers went from 118 to 121 (+2.5% change). The surname moved down 169 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #141,309.
FAQ
Vente surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vente?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Vente. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Vente?
Vente ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Vente. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Vente.
Has Vente become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vente went from 118 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 3 (+2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Vente?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vente, the largest self-reported group is White at 53.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (38.8%) and Black (5.0%). 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 Vente in the 2020 Census, accounting for 53.7% (65 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vente appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (53.7%), Hispanic (38.8%), Black (5.0%). 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 Vente (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 Vente mean?
Originally a nickname for a merchant, buyer or seller. 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 Vente (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 have the surname Vente?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.