Explore the Family Name Volker
The meaning of Volker
German (also Völker) and Dutch: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements folk ‘people, tribe’ + heri ‘army’. Compare Folker and Voelker. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Erwin, Heinz, Monika.
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How common is the last name Volker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Volker has increased in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname rose from 13,333 in 2000 to 12,540 in 2010, marking an upward change of 5.95%. The number of people bearing the Volker surname also grew by 17.84% during the same period, increasing from 2,097 in 2000 to 2,471 in 2010. This rise is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people as well, which saw a 7.69% growth to reach 0.84 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,333 | #12,540 | 5.95% |
| Count | 2,097 | 2,471 | 17.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.84 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Volker
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Volker. In 2010, the majority of those with the Volker surname identified as white, although this percentage decreased slightly by 1.02% from 96.90% in 2000 to 95.91% in 2010. During this decade, there was a significant increase of 102.33% in the number of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.86% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010. Meanwhile, identification as Black also increased by 35.09%, albeit from a smaller baseline, reaching 0.77% in 2010. Identifications with multiple races and Asian/Pacific Islander heritage changed as well, with the former decreasing by 15.24% and the latter appearing for the first time in 2010. Of note, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity emerged within the Volker surname bearers in 2010, representing 0.20% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 95.91% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.74% | 102.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 0.89% | -15.24% |
| Black | 0.57% | 0.77% | 35.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.2% | 0% |