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

Vento, 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 Vento surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vento in America

Vento is the 12192nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vento surname appeared 2,555 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 Vento.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vento 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 Vento

The surname VENTO is believed to have originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "vento," meaning "wind," which may have been a descriptive name referring to a person's swiftness or the windiness of the area they lived in.

The earliest recorded instances of the VENTO surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions such as Lombardy and Veneto. Some of the earliest documented bearers of the name include Francesco Vento, a merchant from Venice in the late 13th century, and Giulio Vento, a poet from Milan in the 14th century.

During the Renaissance period, the VENTO surname gained prominence in several Italian cities. One notable figure was Girolamo Vento, a renowned architect from Florence who lived between 1480 and 1554. His work can be seen in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.

In the 16th century, the VENTO name appeared in several historical records, including the census records of the Republic of Venice. These records provide valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of the surname during that time.

As the VENTO family spread throughout Italy and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Venti, Ventio, and Ventone. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation.

Notable bearers of the VENTO surname include Antonio Vento (1550-1622), a respected jurist and legal scholar from Naples; Giulia Vento (1620-1678), a celebrated opera singer from Rome; and Luca Vento (1745-1819), a renowned painter from Genoa whose works can be found in several Italian galleries.

In the 19th century, the VENTO name gained recognition in the field of literature with the writer and poet Vincenzo Vento (1810-1888), who was born in Palermo and authored several acclaimed works that explored the culture and traditions of Sicily.

Throughout history, the VENTO surname has been associated with various professions and fields, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of its bearers. While its origins can be traced back to Italy, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vento

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

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

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