Explore the Family Name Volkmar
The meaning of Volkmar
German: variant of Vollmer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Volkmar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Volkmar has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 52,608 with a count of 370, equating to a proportion of 0.14 per 100k. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 51,610 and the count increased to 403. This rise in usage represents a growth of 1.9% in rank and an 8.92% increase in the overall count, while the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #51,610 | 1.9% |
| Count | 370 | 403 | 8.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Volkmar
In terms of ethnic identity, the Volkmar surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White, with a percentage of 94.32 in 2000 decreasing slightly to 93.3 by 2010. A small percentage of individuals with the Volkmar surname identified as Hispanic, increasing from 4.86% in 2000 to 4.96% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a slight emergence of the surname within individuals identifying with two or more races, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.24% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories showed no individuals with the Volkmar surname in both census years. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.32% | 93.3% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 4.86% | 4.96% | 2.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |