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

Venturi, 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 Venturi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Venturi in America

Venturi is the 48436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Venturi surname appeared 436 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 Venturi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Venturi 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 Venturi

The surname Venturi has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "ventura," which means "fortune" or "luck." The name likely referred to someone who was considered fortunate or prosperous.

In its earliest recorded instances, the name appeared as "Ventura" or "Venturini," with variations in spelling over time. These early forms can be found in historical documents and records from various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions such as Lombardy and Veneto.

One of the earliest known references to the name Venturi can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. This suggests that the name had already established itself during the early medieval era.

As the name spread across Italy, it evolved into different spellings and variations, including Venturini, Venturelli, and Venturini. These variations often reflected regional dialects and local linguistic nuances.

One notable historical figure with the surname Venturi was Giovanni Battista Venturi (1746-1822), an Italian physicist and mathematician. He made significant contributions to the study of fluid dynamics and is known for the Venturi effect, which describes the relationship between fluid flow and pressure.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Lionello Venturi (1885-1961), an Italian art historian and critic. He played a crucial role in promoting and preserving Italian art and culture during the 20th century.

Other notable individuals with the surname Venturi include:

1. Adolfo Venturi (1856-1941), an Italian art historian and critic known for his contributions to the study of Italian Renaissance art.

2. Robert Venturi (1925-2018), an American architect and founder of the postmodern architectural movement, known for his innovative and unconventional designs.

3. Giambattista Venturi (1746-1838), an Italian physicist and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of optics and atmospheric electricity.

4. Francesco Venturi (1675-1745), an Italian composer and violinist who was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the development of the Baroque concerto grosso.

5. Riccardo Venturi (born 1932), an Italian architect and designer known for his work in urban planning and sustainable architecture.

The surname Venturi has a rich history, spanning centuries and encompassing various fields, including science, art, architecture, and music. Its Italian origins and the varying spellings and variations reflect the diverse cultural and linguistic landscape of the Italian peninsula throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Venturi

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

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

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