Explore the Family Name Volkers
The meaning of Volkers
Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Volker. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Volkers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Volkers saw a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Volkers ranked 40,203 in popularity, dropping to 44,423 by 2010, marking a 10.5% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also declined over this period from 513 to 484, a decrease of 5.65%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Volkers per 100,000 individuals fell by 15.79% from 0.19 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,203 | #44,423 | -10.5% |
| Count | 513 | 484 | -5.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Volkers
The census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Volkers. The majority of individuals identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 95.71% in 2000, to 93.39% in 2010. There was also a marked increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.73% to 4.34%, a growth of 58.97%. Notably, in 2010, for the first time, some individuals with the Volkers surname identified as belonging to two or more races. The counts for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 93.39% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 4.34% | 58.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |