Explore the Family Name Vause
How common is the last name Vause in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vause experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,637th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it slipped to the rank of 23,618, marking a 4.33% drop. However, the overall count of people bearing this surname saw a modest increase, going from 1,060 in 2000 to 1,074 in 2010, which is a growth of 1.32%. The proportion of people with the last name Vause per 100,000 decreased by 7.69%, moving from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,637 | #23,618 | -4.33% |
| Count | 1,060 | 1,074 | 1.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vause
The Decennial U.S. Census data about the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Vause revealed some interesting shifts over the decade. While the majority of Vause individuals identified as White (93.58% in 2000 and slightly less at 93.02% in 2010), other ethnic identities also emerged. For example, those identifying as belonging to two or more races rose from 1.98% in 2000 to 2.23% in 2010, marking a 12.63% increase. Hispanic representation within the Vause surname group was non-existent in 2000 but surfaced at 1.68% by 2010. Conversely, the percentage of Black individuals fell from 3.11% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010, a reduction of 25.08%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.58% | 93.02% | -0.6% |
| Black | 3.11% | 2.33% | -25.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 2.23% | 12.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |