Explore the Family Name Volpert
The meaning of Volpert
German and Jewish (from Lithuania): variant of Wolpert. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Yehuda, Mendy. Russian Vladimir, Aleksandr, Grigoriy, Leonid.
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How common is the last name Volpert in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Volpert has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Volpert was ranked at 76,946 but by 2010 it had dropped to 98,982, reflecting a decrease of 28.64%. The count of individuals with the Volpert surname also fell from 232 in 2000 to 183 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 21.12%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Volpert per 100,000 decreased by 33.33%, from 0.09 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #98,982 | -28.64% |
| Count | 232 | 183 | -21.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Volpert
When we look into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Volpert based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it's predominantly white. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 96.55% to 96.17%. A small percentage (2.16%) identified as Hispanic in 2000, however, this data was suppressed by 2010 for privacy reasons. No individuals with the Volpert surname were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was also no record of individuals identifying as being from two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 96.17% | -0.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |