Explore the Family Name Voiles
The meaning of Voiles
English (of Welsh origin): variant of Voyles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Voiles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Voiles has somewhat declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Voiles was ranked as the 23,796th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 25,152nd position, marking a 5.7% decrease in ranking. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor reduction during this period, decreasing from 992 to 986, a change of -0.6%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Voiles per 100,000 people decreased by 10.81%, going from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,796 | #25,152 | -5.7% |
| Count | 992 | 986 | -0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.33 | -10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Voiles
The ethnicity distribution among individuals with the Voiles surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased from 96.57% in 2000 to 96.04% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals increased by 25.62%, going from 1.21% to 1.52%. While the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was 0.50% in 2000, it was not reported in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of individuals reporting two or more ethnic identities decreased from 1.21% to 1.01%, a decrease of 16.53%. Interestingly, the percentage of Black individuals, which was not reported in 2000, was reported as 0.91% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 96.04% | -0.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.52% | 25.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.01% | -16.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |