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

Venzke, 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 Venzke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Venzke in America

Venzke is the 48347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Venzke surname appeared 437 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 Venzke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Venzke 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 Venzke

The surname VENZKE is of Germanic origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of northern Germany and Scandinavia during the medieval period. The name likely derives from the Old Norse word "venzkr," which translates to "friend" or "kinsman." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname given to someone who was considered a loyal friend or companion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VENZKE can be found in the Hanseatic League records from the 13th century, where a merchant named Hans Venzke is mentioned as trading in the Baltic region. This indicates that the name was already in use during that time and may have originated in the coastal areas of northern Germany or present-day Poland.

The name VENZKE is also closely associated with the town of Venzke in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is believed that the town may have been named after an early settler or landowner bearing the VENZKE surname, further solidifying the name's ties to the region.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who carried the VENZKE surname. One such individual was Johann Venzke (1564-1621), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious matters during the Protestant Reformation. Another was Friedrich Venzke (1789-1866), a Prussian military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a prominent figure in the Prussian army.

In the 19th century, the name VENZKE gained prominence in the United States due to German immigration. One of the earliest documented cases is that of Wilhelm Venzke (1818-1892), a German immigrant who settled in Wisconsin and became a successful farmer and landowner. His descendants continued to carry the VENZKE name throughout the Midwest.

Another notable figure with the VENZKE surname was Karl Venzke (1885-1957), a German architect who was renowned for his work in the Bauhaus style. He designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other German cities during the early 20th century.

While the name VENZKE may have variations in spelling, such as Ventzke or Ventske, its roots can be traced back to the Germanic regions of northern Europe, where it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from merchants and theologians to military officers and architects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Venzke

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

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

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