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

Vono, 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 Vono surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vono in America

Vono is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vono surname appeared 156 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 Vono.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vono 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 Vono

The surname VONO is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the 15th century in the region of Veneto, particularly in the provinces of Padua and Vicenza. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "vonus," which means "good" or "virtuous," suggesting that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone perceived as a good or virtuous person.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VONO appears in a document from the city of Padua, dated 1472, which mentions a certain Giovanni Vono, a merchant and landowner. Another early reference is found in a registry of citizens from the town of Vicenza, dating back to 1498, where a Francesco Vono is listed as a master craftsman.

In the 16th century, the VONO name gained prominence in the city of Venice, where several members of the family were involved in the textile trade and held positions of influence within the city's guilds. Notable figures from this period include Giacomo Vono (1522-1591), a successful silk merchant, and his son, Antonio Vono (1560-1624), who served as a member of the Venetian Council of Nobles.

The name VONO also has connections to the nearby region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, where it is believed to have been introduced by Venetian settlers during the medieval period. One of the earliest recorded instances in this region is that of Giovanni Battista Vono (1678-1745), a renowned architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in the city of Udine.

As the centuries passed, the VONO name spread throughout Italy and beyond, with members of the family establishing themselves in various professions and walks of life. Some notable individuals include:

1. Andrea Vono (1802-1877), an Italian painter and sculptor from the city of Vicenza, known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Giulio Vono (1859-1928), an Italian author and journalist from Milan, who wrote extensively on social and political issues of his time.
3. Enrico Vono (1885-1962), an Italian businessman and philanthropist from Padua, who established several charitable foundations and funded the construction of hospitals and schools in his hometown.
4. Maria Vono (1912-1998), an Italian opera singer from Venice, who performed leading roles in major opera houses across Europe and the United States.
5. Gianfranco Vono (born 1942), an Italian architect from Vicenza, renowned for his innovative designs and sustainable architecture projects throughout Italy and Europe.

While the VONO surname has its roots in the Veneto region of Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by Italian immigrants and their descendants. However, its historical significance remains closely tied to its origins in the cities and towns of northeastern Italy, where it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and economic fabric of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vono

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

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

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