Explore the Family Name Voisin
The meaning of Voisin
French and Channel Islands (Jersey): 1. habitational name from (Le) Voisin or (La) Voisine, names of several places in various parts of France. 2. from Old French voisin ‘neighbour’, either a nickname for a ‘good neighbour’, or for someone who habitually used the word as a term of address, or a topographic name, denoting someone who lived on a neighbouring property. History: Philippe Voisin/Voisine from Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine in Indre-et-Loire, France, married Marie-Geneviève Côté in Kamouraska, QC, in 1757. Some characteristic forenames: French Collette, Evest, Francois, Lucien, Pascal, Remy.
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How common is the last name Voisin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Voisin has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Voisin was ranked 24,892 in popularity among all surnames, but by 2010, it moved up to rank 24,531. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 938 to 1,019 during this period, showing an 8.64% increase. However, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,892 | #24,531 | 1.45% |
| Count | 938 | 1,019 | 8.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Voisin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of the people with the surname Voisin identified as White, with a slight increase from 90.19% in 2000 to 90.48% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was also a significant rise in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.49% to 1.86%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black dropped from 4.37% to 3.43%, and those claiming two or more ethnic identities decreased from 2.24% to 2.06%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.19% | 90.48% | 0.32% |
| Black | 4.37% | 3.43% | -21.51% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 2.06% | -8.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 1.86% | 24.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |