Explore the Family Name Volf
The meaning of Volf
1. Czech, Slovenian, Croatian, Slovak, and Hungarian: from German Wolf 1, which was often used as a translation into German of corresponding Slavic nicknames or surnames. Compare Bolf. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wolf 2.
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How common is the last name Volf in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Volf has seen a slight decline in recent years. In 2000, the Volf surname was ranked 83,004th most popular and dropped to 96,368th by 2010, marking a -16.1 percent change. The count of individuals with the surname also fell from 211 in 2000 to 189 in 2010, a decrease of -10.43 percent. When considering the proportion per 100k people, it went from 0.08 to 0.06, showing a -25.0 percent change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #96,368 | -16.1% |
| Count | 211 | 189 | -10.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Volf
On the matter of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there's virtually no change in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Volf between 2000 and 2010. In both years, Whites made up approximately 94.7% of those with the Volf surname. Individuals identifying as Black accounted for a small proportion, decreasing slightly from 2.84% in 2000 to 2.65% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Volf surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native demographics in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.79% | 94.71% | -0.08% |
| Black | 2.84% | 2.65% | -6.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |