Explore the Family Name Volle
The meaning of Volle
1. German: variant of Voll. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads so named, from Old Norse vǫllr ‘grassy field, meadow’. Compare Wolle. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Volle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Volle has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 42,983 and by 2010, it had dropped to 47,429, indicating a decline of approximately 10.34%. The count also decreased from 474 in 2000 to 447 in 2010, a drop of about 5.7%. This resulted in the proportion per 100k people decreasing by 16.67%, moving from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #47,429 | -10.34% |
| Count | 474 | 447 | -5.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Volle
When it comes to ethnic identity, it's notable that among individuals with the surname Volle, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with slight growth from 94.30% to 94.41%. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.69% to 3.13% during the same period. The presence of Asian/Pacific Islander was introduced in 2010 at 1.12%, while the number of those identifying as Black reduced from 1.48% to 0.00%. The data for those identifying with two or more races also showed a decrease from 1.69% to 1.34%. There were no changes in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category. This ethnicity data is also based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 94.41% | 0.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 3.13% | 85.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.34% | -20.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Black | 1.48% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |