Explore the Family Name Volante
The meaning of Volante
1. Italian: nickname from volante ‘(he) who flies’ or a variant of Violante. 2. Spanish (mainly Huelva): nickname or metonymic occupational name from southern Spanish volante ‘potter’s wheel’. This surname is also found in the Philippines. Compare Bolante. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Guido, Antonio, Alberico, Alfredo, Bonifacio, Carmine, Elio, Fortunato, Marco. Spanish Carlos, Julio, Josefina, Wilfredo.
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How common is the last name Volante in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Volante has seen a marginal decrease in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 37,938 in 2000, it slipped slightly to 37,955 in 2010, registering a minuscule decline of 0.04 percent. Despite this, the number of individuals carrying the Volante surname increased from 550 in 2000 to 585 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 6.36 percent. The proportion of people with the name per 100,000 remained steady at 0.2 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,938 | #37,955 | -0.04% |
| Count | 550 | 585 | 6.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Volante
The Decennial U.S. Census also reveals some interesting shifts in the ethnicity associated with the Volante name over the same period. The largest ethnic identity group associated with this surname is White, though its share decreased from 89.45 percent in 2000 to 84.10 percent in 2010. In contrast, the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities amongst those bearing the Volante surname saw significant growths of 75.25 and 58.00 percent respectively. Meanwhile, the Black community made an appearance in the 2010 data, representing 1.37 percent of the Volantes, whereas in 2000 there was zero representation. The group identifying as two or more races saw a drop of 26.83 percent, and there was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.45% | 84.1% | -5.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4% | 7.01% | 75.25% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 6.32% | 58% |
| Black | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 1.2% | -26.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |