Explore the Family Name Volesky
The meaning of Volesky
Probably Belorussian, evidently a habitational name for someone from a place called with vol ‘ox’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Volesky in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Volesky has seen a slight rise in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked 54,643rd in prevalence, compared to 53,204th in 2010, marking a 2.63% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 353 in 2000 to 389 in 2010, a 10.2% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #53,204 | 2.63% |
| Count | 353 | 389 | 10.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Volesky
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Volesky surname identify as White. This group saw a fractional increase from 97.17% in 2000 to 97.43% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or belonging to two or more races in either year. Interestingly, the 2010 data shows a 1.29% of Voleskys identifying as Hispanic - a category that was not represented in 2000. The percentage of Voleskys who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.42% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 97.43% | 0.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |