Explore the Family Name Voirol
The meaning of Voirol
Swiss French: from a personal name of ancient Germanic origin, composed of the elements war(in) ‘protection, shelter’ or ‘guard’ + wulf ‘wolf’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Voirol in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Voirol observed a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Voirol ranked 66,676th among all surnames in the United States. However, by 2010, it had slipped to 73,215th place, marking a drop of around 9.81%. The total count of individuals with the Voirol surname also declined during this period from 277 to 265, a decrease of approximately 4.33%. Consequently, the proportion of the population carrying this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 10% from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #73,215 | -9.81% |
| Count | 277 | 265 | -4.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Voirol
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Voirol, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a considerable shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White in both decades. Nevertheless, this proportion saw a decrease from 94.95% in 2000 to 90.19% in 2010, a change of roughly -5.01%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Voirol surname increased significantly from 3.25% to 9.06%, a growth of approximately 178.77%. There was no recorded change in Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations within those bearing the Voirol surname over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 90.19% | -5.01% |
| Hispanic | 3.25% | 9.06% | 178.77% |
| 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% |