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

Venti, 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 Venti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Venti in America

Venti is the 50196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Venti surname appeared 417 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 Venti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Venti 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 Venti

The surname Venti has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, dating back to the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "venti," meaning "winds," which could indicate that the name was originally given to someone who lived in a windy area or worked in a profession related to winds, such as sailing or windmill operations.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Venti can be found in various historical documents and records from Tuscany. One notable mention is in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Siena, which lists a family with the surname Venti among the local nobility. Additionally, there are records of a Venti family in the city of Florence during the 15th century, suggesting that the name was well-established in the region.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Venti was Giovanni Venti, a merchant from Pisa who lived in the late 14th century. He is mentioned in several trade records and documents from that time period, indicating his involvement in the thriving maritime trade in the Mediterranean region.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Giacomo Venti (c. 1520-1590) gained prominence as a skilled architect and engineer in Florence. He is credited with designing several churches and public buildings in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria Novella and the Palazzo Pitti.

Another prominent individual with the surname Venti was Francesco Venti (1592-1672), a Tuscan painter who was known for his religious and historical works. Some of his notable paintings can be found in churches and galleries throughout Italy, including the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

During the 17th century, the name Venti was also associated with a noble family from the town of Arezzo, Tuscany. One member of this family, Vincenzo Venti (1610-1678), served as a diplomat and played a role in negotiating treaties between the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and other Italian states.

In the 18th century, a Venti family from the town of Lucca produced several scholars and academics. One of them, Giulio Venti (1725-1798), was a respected philosopher and professor at the University of Pisa, where he taught ethics and logic.

Throughout its history, the surname Venti has maintained its strong connection to the Tuscan region of Italy, though it has also spread to other parts of the country and beyond. While not a particularly common surname, it continues to be associated with its Italian heritage and the rich cultural traditions of Tuscany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Venti

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

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

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