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

Venters, 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 Venters surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Venters in America

Venters is the 17699th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Venters surname appeared 1,585 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Venters.

We can also compare 2010 data for Venters 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 Venters

The surname Venters is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "fentor," which means "one who frequents or lives near a fen or marsh." The name was likely adopted as a descriptive surname for those who lived in or near marshlands.

The earliest records of the Venters surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled as "Ventur." This entry suggests that the name was already well-established in parts of England by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Ventour" and "Ventur," in records from counties like Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire. These variations reflect the regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Venters was John Venters, who lived in Oxfordshire in the late 13th century. Another notable figure was Sir William Venters, a knight who fought alongside Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century.

In the 16th century, the Venters surname was associated with several place names, such as Ventersburg in Kent and Venterstown in Buckinghamshire. These place names likely derived from the presence of Venters families in those areas.

During the 17th century, the surname gained prominence in literary circles with the poet and writer Thomas Venters (1635-1695), who was renowned for his satirical works and social commentary.

Other notable individuals with the Venters surname include Sir Robert Venters (1687-1754), a prominent politician and landowner in Gloucestershire, and Mary Venters (1788-1862), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in London.

Throughout the centuries, the Venters surname has maintained a strong presence in various parts of England, particularly in the Midlands and Southern regions. While the spelling has evolved over time, the surname's roots can be traced back to the early medieval period, reflecting the rich history and heritage of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Venters

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

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

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