Explore the Family Name Volosin
The meaning of Volosin
Ukrainian and Jewish (from Ukraine and Russia): variant of Voloshin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Volosin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Volosin showed a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname jumped up by approximately 14%, from 71,372 in 2000 to 61,297 in 2010. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased by nearly 29%, from 255 in 2000 to 328 in 2010. This growth was also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which rose by 22% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #61,297 | 14.12% |
| Count | 255 | 328 | 28.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Volosin
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Volosin identified as White in both census years, although there was a slight decrease from 96.08% in 2000 to 94.51% in 2010. The percentage of Volosins identifying as Hispanic saw a considerable jump of almost 87%, rising from 1.96% in 2000 to 3.66% in 2010. In 2010, 1.52% of Volosins reported having two or more races, a category not represented in the 2000 data. No Volosins identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 94.51% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 3.66% | 86.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |