2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vonende
A German surname indicating geographical origin from a place called Vonende.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Vonende. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vonende 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Vonende in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vonende, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vonende
The surname Vonende is believed to have originated in Germany, dating back to the 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "vonende," which means "from the end" or "from the boundary." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived near the edge or border of a town or village.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vonende surname can be found in the archives of the city of Cologne, where a certain Hans Vonende is mentioned in a document dated 1472. In the late 15th century, there are also records of a family named Vonende living in the town of Aachen, near the border with the Netherlands.
In the 16th century, the name Vonende appears in several historical records from various regions of Germany. For instance, there is a reference to a Martin Vonende, a merchant from the city of Hamburg, in a trade document from 1537. Another notable mention is of a Johannes Vonende, a scholar and theologian from the University of Wittenberg, who was a contemporary of Martin Luther.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Vonende surname continued to be found across different parts of Germany. One noteworthy individual was Karl Vonende (1638-1712), a renowned architect from the Duchy of Brunswick, who designed several churches and public buildings in the region.
In the 19th century, the name Vonende became more widespread, with individuals bearing this surname appearing in various parts of Europe. One such person was Friedrich Vonende (1784-1856), a German writer and philosopher who published several works on ethics and moral philosophy.
Another significant figure was Anna Vonende (1821-1898), a pioneering educator from Bavaria who established several schools for girls and advocated for women's education in Germany.
As the centuries progressed, the Vonende surname continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the name's enduring legacy and widespread distribution across various regions of Germany and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vonende
Among Census respondents with the surname Vonende, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Vonende 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 Vonende surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.1% · 105
- Two or more races3.5% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vonende
Vonende 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
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+4 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,548 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+4 bearers (+3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,900 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.8%) | Down 5,548 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.6%) | Up 2,900 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 Vonende 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 | #149,395 | #146,495 | 1.9% |
| Count | 110 | 114 | 3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vonende bearers went from 110 to 114 (+3.6% change). The surname moved up 2,900 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #146,495.
FAQ
Vonende surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vonende?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Vonende. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Vonende?
Vonende ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 114 people with the surname Vonende. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Vonende.
Has Vonende become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vonende went from 110 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 4 (+3.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Vonende?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vonende, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (1.8%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vonende in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.1% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vonende appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.1%), Two or More Races (3.5%), Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Vonende (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 Vonende mean?
A German surname indicating geographical origin from a place called Vonende. 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 Vonende (0.04 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 have the last name Vonende?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Vonende on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.