Explore the Family Name Volta
The meaning of Volta
Italian (northern): 1. habitational name from any of numerous places called with the word volta ‘turn’, ‘vault’. 2. from a shortened form of a medieval personal name such as Bonavolta, literally ‘good fortune’, or Malavolta ‘bad fortune’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Volta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Volta" has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,360th and dropped to 77,522nd in 2010, indicating a change of -13.4%. The count also dipped from 269 in 2000 to 247 in 2010, signifying an 8.18% decrease. The proportion of individuals with the Volta surname per 100,000 people decreased by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #77,522 | -13.4% |
| Count | 269 | 247 | -8.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Volta
In terms of ethnicity as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the Volta surname identify as White, followed by Hispanic. In 2000, 82.9% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 81.78% in 2010, a change of -1.35%. The percentage of Hispanics also saw a decrease from 14.13% in 2000 to 13.36% in 2010, a -5.45% change. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or had two or more races in both years. However, a new ethnic identity appeared in 2010, with 3.24% of people with the Volta surname identifying as Black. No data was reported for American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.9% | 81.78% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 14.13% | 13.36% | -5.45% |
| Black | 0% | 3.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |