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

Venzor, 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 Venzor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Venzor in America

Venzor is the 17551st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Venzor surname appeared 1,603 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 Venzor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Venzor 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 Venzor

The surname VENZOR is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Spanish word "vencer," which means "to conquer" or "to overcome," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who had achieved a notable victory or triumph.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VENZOR can be found in the Libro de las Behetrías, a 14th-century manuscript that documented the ownership of lands and vassals in the region of Castile. The name is mentioned in connection with a noble family that held significant landholdings in the area.

During the 15th century, the VENZOR name gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, where several members of the family were involved in the Reconquista, the lengthy campaign to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule. Pedro VENZOR (1420-1487) was a celebrated military commander who played a crucial role in the conquest of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain.

In the 16th century, the VENZOR family expanded its influence to the Americas, with Juan VENZOR (1525-1598) becoming one of the earliest Spanish settlers in what is now Mexico. He established a successful agricultural enterprise and was instrumental in the development of the region's economy.

The name VENZOR also found its way to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. Antonio VENZOR (1670-1745) was a prominent figure in the administration of the Philippine Islands, serving as Governor-General from 1732 to 1737.

In more recent times, the VENZOR surname has been associated with several notable figures. José VENZOR (1850-1923) was a renowned Spanish painter whose works were widely exhibited throughout Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Maria VENZOR (1912-1998) was a celebrated author and poet who played a significant role in the literary renaissance of her native Catalonia.

While the VENZOR name is not among the most common surnames in Spain or other Spanish-speaking regions, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Venzor

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

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

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