Explore the Family Name Voehl
The meaning of Voehl
German (Vöhl): variant of Föhl (see Fohl).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Voehl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Voehl has witnessed a slight shift in its popularity rank from 83,301 in 2000 to 82,613 in 2010, marking an improvement of 0.83%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose by 8.57%, from 210 in 2000 to 228 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Voehl for every 100,000 individuals remained consistent at 0.08 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #82,613 | 0.83% |
| Count | 210 | 228 | 8.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Voehl
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority of those with the Voehl surname identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 94.76% in 2000 to 92.98% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in those who identify as Hispanic, from 3.33% in 2000 to 4.82% in 2010, signifying a change of 44.74%. The census did not register any individuals with the Voehl surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 92.98% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 4.82% | 44.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |