Explore the Family Name Voisard
The meaning of Voisard
French (mainly Doubs) and Swiss French: nickname derived from Old French voiseor ‘skilful, clever; cunning, crafty’. In the US, this surname is found mainly in OH. History: This surname was first brought to the US by François Xavier Voisard born 1797 in Doubs, France, died 1859 in Shelby County, OH.
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How common is the last name Voisard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Voisard has seen a gradual increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 58,257 and by 2010, it moved up to rank 57,781. This change indicates a growth of approximately 0.82% over a decade. The count, which represents the number of people with this surname, also exhibited an increase from 326 in 2000 to 352 in 2010, marking a rise of 7.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #57,781 | 0.82% |
| Count | 326 | 352 | 7.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Voisard
In terms of ethnicity associated with the Voisard surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 96.32% to 94.89%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification in 2010, at 3.13%, where none had been reported in 2000. Additionally, the proportion of people identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.53% in 2000 to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 94.89% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |