Explore the Family Name Volkman
The meaning of Volkman
Altered form of German Volkmann.
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How common is the last name Volkman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Volkman saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 13,112th most popular surname and by 2010, it had shifted to the 14,006th position, showing a decline of 6.82%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Volkman surname rose slightly from 2,138 in 2000 to 2,150 in 2010, reflecting a modest increase of 0.56%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.59% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,112 | #14,006 | -6.82% |
| Count | 2,138 | 2,150 | 0.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.73 | -7.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Volkman
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Volkman surname identify as White, although this percentage fell slightly from 96.21% in 2000 to 94.74% in 2010. The proportion of Volkman's identifying as Hispanic saw the greatest growth, increasing by 42.67% over the decade. Additionally, those reporting as having two or more ethnic identities rose by 27.35%, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives increased by 41.07%. There were no recorded Volkmans of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 94.74% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.14% | 42.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.49% | 27.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.56% | 0.79% | 41.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |