Explore the Family Name Voeks
The meaning of Voeks
German (also Vöks): variant of Voecks. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Voeks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Voeks" has seen a minor dip over the decade. In 2000, it ranked 64,572nd in popularity with a count of 288 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the ranking had slipped to 66,931st, marking a change of -3.65, even though the actual number of people with this surname increased slightly to 295. However, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 9.09, from 0.11 to 0.1, suggesting that other surnames may have risen more substantially in number during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #66,931 | -3.65% |
| Count | 288 | 295 | 2.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Voeks
In terms of ethnicity, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there's a notable increase in diversity among those carrying the Voeks surname. While the majority of individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 (94.79% and 92.20% respectively), there was a slight decrease by 2.73%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within the Voeks population saw an increase of 34.17%, going up from 2.78% to 3.73%. Additionally, the 2010 census recorded individuals identifying as two or more races for the first time, accounting for 2.71% of the total. Meanwhile, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.79% | 92.2% | -2.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 3.73% | 34.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |