Explore the Family Name Vohs
The meaning of Vohs
German: variant of Voss. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Hans, Heinrich, Johann.
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How common is the last name Vohs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vohs has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Vohs was ranked at 24,969, but by 2010 it dropped to 25,902, displaying a 3.74% drop in rank. Despite this downward shift in popularity ranking, the count of individuals with the Vohs surname increased slightly from 934 in 2000 to 949 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 1.61%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was an 8.57% decrease, moving from 0.35 in 2000 down to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,969 | #25,902 | -3.74% |
| Count | 934 | 949 | 1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vohs
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Vohs surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, a majority identify as White, with percentages of 97.54% and 96.63% recorded for years 2000 and 2010 respectively, indicating a slight decline of 0.93% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw a small decrease from 1.28% in 2000 to 1.16% in 2010. Notably, there was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the data shows a new emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, marking a change in the ethnic distribution of the Vohs surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 96.63% | -0.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.16% | -9.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |