Explore the Family Name Vold
The meaning of Vold
Norwegian: variant of Voll. Compare Wold and Wald. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Helmer, Oivind.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vold in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vold saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 24,827th most common surname, but by 2010, it dropped to 26,126th place, equating to a 5.23% drop in rank. The actual count of individuals with the surname Vold also decreased slightly from 941 in 2000 to 937 in 2010, making for a minor decline of 0.43%. Furthermore, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people reduced by 8.57%, from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,827 | #26,126 | -5.23% |
| Count | 941 | 937 | -0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vold
With regards to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the surname Vold identify as White, with 96.17% in 2000 and a slight increase to 96.26% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities went up by 7.38%, rising from 1.49% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010. There was a notable decrease in those identifying as Black, from 1.91% in 2000 to just 0.96% in 2010, marking a 49.74% drop. The Asian/Pacific Islander community showed some presence in 2010 at 0.53%, even though they were unrecorded in 2000. However, there were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 96.26% | 0.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.6% | 7.38% |
| Black | 1.91% | 0.96% | -49.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |