Explore the Family Name Li Volsi
The meaning of Li Volsi
Italian (southern): from a shortened form of the omen or well-wishing name Deu lu volsi, Old Sicilian form of Dio lo volle ‘God wanted him’ (the son), or ‘God willed it’ (the event). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Dino, Angelo, Carmelo, Pietro, Santo.
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How common is the last name Li Volsi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Li Volsi has shown a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Li Volsi was ranked 41,382nd in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had improved slightly to 41,100th place. This indicates an increase of 0.68%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 496 in 2000 to 530 in 2010, showing a growth of 6.85%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.18 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #41,100 | 0.68% |
| Count | 496 | 530 | 6.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Li Volsi
Ethnically, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Li Volsi identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.58% in 2000 to 94.91% in 2010. The census data also showed an increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.21% in 2000 up to 2.64% in 2010. It is also worth noting that in 2010, some individuals started to identify with two or more races, accounting for 1.51% of the total. There were no recorded changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 94.91% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.64% | 118.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |