Explore the Family Name Voet
The meaning of Voet
Dutch: nickname for someone with a deformity of the foot or with big feet, Middle Dutch voet ‘foot’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Voet in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Voet has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held rank 59,147 which dropped to rank 61,899 in 2010 indicating a -4.65% change. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 320 in 2000 to 324 in 2010, suggesting a growth rate of 1.25%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small decline of -8.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #61,899 | -4.65% |
| Count | 320 | 324 | 1.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Voet
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the majority of individuals with the surname Voet identify as White. In 2000, 98.44% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 97.22% in 2010. There was no significant representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years. However, there was a notable emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group, with 1.85% identifying as such in 2010, up from 0.00% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 97.22% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| 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% |