Explore the Family Name Vanoy
The meaning of Vanoy
American or French: variant of Vannoy, a surname of Flemish origin. This surname is virtually non-existing in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Ancil, Cecile.
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How common is the last name Vanoy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Vanoy surname has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,298th with a count of 284, while in 2010, it rose slightly to the rank of 64,891 with a total count of 306, marking an increase of approximately 7.75%. However, the proportion per 100k dropped by 9.09% over the same period, indicating that while the total number of people with this surname increased, its relative popularity compared to other surnames decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #64,891 | 0.62% |
| Count | 284 | 306 | 7.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanoy
When it comes to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of the individuals with the Vanoy surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, however there was a slight decrease of 1.51% over the decade. Those identifying as Black saw a small increase from 15.85% to 16.34%, and those identifying as Hispanic also increased from 3.52% to 4.25%. There were no recorded individuals with the Vanoy surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.63% | 79.41% | -1.51% |
| Black | 15.85% | 16.34% | 3.09% |
| Hispanic | 3.52% | 4.25% | 20.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |