Explore the Family Name Van Voorhis
The meaning of Van Voorhis
Altered form of Dutch Van Voorhees.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Voorhis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Van Voorhis has seen slight fluctuations over the years. In 2000, it was the 18,775th most popular surname in the United States, with about 1,350 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had slightly declined to 19,480, even though the count of individuals with this surname increased to 1,387. This indicates that while the number of people named Van Voorhis has grown, other surnames have become more common at a faster rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,775 | #19,480 | -3.75% |
| Count | 1,350 | 1,387 | 2.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.47 | -6% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Voorhis
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showcases a small yet notable shift. The overwhelming majority (97.48% in 2000 and 95.67% in 2010) of individuals with the Van Voorhis surname identified as White. However, there was a significant increase in the proportion identifying as two or more races, rising from 0.67% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. Additionally, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 0.89% in 2000 to 1.30% in 2010. Conversely, the proportion of those identifying as Black saw a small decrease, from 0.67% in 2000 to 0.65% in 2010. No Van Voorhis was reported as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 95.67% | -1.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0.67% | 1.66% | 147.76% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.3% | 46.07% |
| Black | 0.67% | 0.65% | -2.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |