Explore the Family Name Volden
The meaning of Volden
Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads so named, from the definite singular form of voll ‘meadow’ (see Voll). Compare Wolden and Walden.
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How common is the last name Volden in the United States?
For the surname Volden, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a slight shift in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Volden held the rank of 35,666 in the United States, while in 2010, it slid slightly to a ranking of 36,099, showing a minor decrease of 1.21%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 596 in 2000 to 621 in 2010, marking a growth of 4.19%. The proportion per 100,000 people, however, decreased by 4.55%, standing at 0.22 in 2000 and 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #36,099 | -1.21% |
| Count | 596 | 621 | 4.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Volden
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Volden, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.13% to 92.43%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Two or more races saw a significant increase, rising from 1.01% to 3.06% - an impressive growth of 202.97%. The Hispanic portion also experienced growth, increasing by 60.26% from 1.51% in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010. Whilst in 2000, no individual with the surname Volden identified as Black, by 2010, 0.97% did. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were not significant; they either remained stagnant or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.13% | 92.43% | -2.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 3.06% | 202.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.42% | 60.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |