Explore the Family Name Volcy
The meaning of Volcy
Haitian: from the personal name Volcy, apparently a short form of Volsidor, the name of the main character of the novel Volsidor et Zulménie (1776), written by the French writer Fanny de Beauharnais or by her friend Claude-Joseph Dorat. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Gaspard, Leonce, Lucien, Andre, Eunide, Evens, Francois, Jean Robert, Jean-Claude, Landry, Mireille, Mirlande.
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How common is the last name Volcy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Volcy has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Volcy was ranked 33,380 in terms of popularity but by 2010, it had improved to the rank of 25,989, representing a 22.14 percent change. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing the surname Volcy also increased from 645 in 2000 to 944 in 2010, marking a substantial growth of approximately 46.36 percent. The proportion of people with the surname Volcy per 100,000 also rose by 33.33 percent from 0.24 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,380 | #25,989 | 22.14% |
| Count | 645 | 944 | 46.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.32 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Volcy
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Volcy, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting variations between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 81.24 to 91.53, reflecting a 12.67 percent change. However, there was an 80.49 percent decrease in the number of those identifying with two or more races, falling from 11.94 to 2.33. The percentages of those identifying as White and Hispanic saw minor changes, with a slight increase of 4.17 percent for Whites and a decrease of 29.12 percent for Hispanics. There were no Asian/Pacific Islanders identified in either year while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category showed a new entry in 2010 with 0.64.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.24% | 91.53% | 12.67% |
| White | 2.64% | 2.75% | 4.17% |
| Hispanic | 3.88% | 2.75% | -29.12% |
| Two or More Races | 11.94% | 2.33% | -80.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |