2000
#63,450
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 294
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.11
Very Rare Last name
Venzon
An Italian surname derived from the city of Venezia (Venice).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 529 Americans carry the last name Venzon. That puts it at #49,315 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 647,929 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Venzon surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
529
1 in 647,929
Census rank
#49,315
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
461
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 461 bearers of the surname Venzon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 49315th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Venzon, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 52.3%. The next largest groups are White (31.5%) and Two or More Races (8.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Venzon
The surname Venzon is of Italian origin, specifically from the Veneto region in northeastern Italy. It is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.
One theory suggests that Venzon is derived from the Italian word "venzone," which refers to a small town located in the province of Udine, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. This town, known for its historical significance, was once a strategic fortified settlement during the Middle Ages.
Another possibility is that Venzon evolved from the Latin word "ventio," which means "arrival" or "coming." This could indicate that the name was initially given to someone who had recently arrived in a new location or settlement.
The earliest recorded instance of the Venzon surname dates back to the late 14th century, when a certain Giovanni Venzon was mentioned in a document from the city of Venice. This document, preserved in the archives of the Venetian Republic, provides one of the first written records of the name.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Antonio Venzon (1430-1498) was a prominent merchant and trader based in the city of Treviso. His successful business ventures contributed to the spread of the Venzon name throughout the Veneto region and beyond.
During the Renaissance period, the Venzon family produced several artists and scholars. One of the most renowned was Francesco Venzon (1522-1592), a painter and fresco artist who worked extensively in the churches and palaces of Venice and its surrounding areas.
In the 17th century, a branch of the Venzon family settled in the town of Belluno, where they became influential landowners and local leaders. One member, Girolamo Venzon (1638-1715), served as the mayor of Belluno for several terms and was instrumental in the town's development.
Another notable individual was Carlo Venzon (1788-1867), a lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the Italian Unification movement. He actively advocated for the integration of the Veneto region into the newly formed Kingdom of Italy.
Throughout the centuries, the Venzon surname has also been associated with various place names in the Veneto region, such as Venzono, Venzoni, and Venzonessa, which may have contributed to the evolution of the name's spelling and variations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Venzon
Among Census respondents with the surname Venzon, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 52.3%. The next largest groups are White (31.5%) and Two or More Races (8.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Venzon bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Venzon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander52.3% · 241
- White31.5% · 145
- Two or more races8.9% · 41
- Hispanic or Latino6.3% · 29
- Black or African American0.9% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Venzon
Venzon appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#51,512
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 404
+110 bearers (+37.4%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Up 11,938 places
2020
#49,315
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 461
+57 bearers (+14.1%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Up 2,197 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #63,450 | 294 | 0.11 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #51,512 | 404 | 0.14 | +110 bearers (+37.4%) | Up 11,938 places |
| 2020 | #49,315 | 461 | 0.15 | +57 bearers (+14.1%) | Up 2,197 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Venzon surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,512 | #49,315 | 4.3% |
| Count | 404 | 461 | 14.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.15 | 10.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Venzon bearers went from 404 to 461 (+14.1% change). The surname moved up 2,197 positions in the national ranking, going from #51,512 to #49,315.
FAQ
Venzon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Venzon?
Name Census estimates that about 529 living Americans carry the surname Venzon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 647,929 residents.
How common is Venzon?
Venzon ranks #49,315 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 461 people with the surname Venzon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (529), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.15 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Venzon.
Has Venzon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Venzon went from 404 recorded bearers to 461. That is an increase of 57 (+14.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #51,512 to #49,315.
What does the Census say about the background of Venzon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Venzon, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 52.3%. The next largest groups are White (31.5%) and Two or More Races (8.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Venzon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 52.3% (241 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Venzon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (52.3%), White (31.5%), Two or More Races (8.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Venzon (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Venzon mean?
An Italian surname derived from the city of Venezia (Venice). The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Venzon (0.15 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Venzon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.